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NBCUniversal · 1 day ago

Vice President, Affiliate Relations

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a Vice President of Affiliate Relations to manage and strengthen relationships with affiliate station leadership and NBC Sports executives, negotiate affiliation agreements, and oversee national NBC Sports clearances.

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Responsibilities

Manage and strengthen relationships with affiliate station leadership and NBC Sports executives, acting as primary point of contact for sports scheduling, policy, programming, and operational matters

Negotiate affiliation agreements, including reverse retransmission rates, with station groups – ensuring alignment with NBCUniversal strategic and financial objectives

Oversee national NBC Sports clearances for the full affiliate footprint (200+ stations), maximizing coverage and addressing any programming or clearance gaps

Collaborate with NBC Sports executives to plan and manage local inventory across major events (e.g., Olympics, NFL, PGA), ensuring compliance and optimizing revenue opportunities for both network and affiliates

Real time management of on-air NBC Sports Programming. Examples include changes in run time, inventory exchanges and preemptions due to breaking news

Analyze ratings, clearance data, and station trends to inform negotiations, network strategy, and affiliate support initiatives

Qualification

Broadcast television experienceAffiliate relations managementNegotiation skillsRelationship managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsMentoring skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-starterTeam player

Required

10+ years of experience in media/entertainment with experience in broadcast/local television affiliate relations

Preferred

Strong relationship-management and communication skills, with the ability to confidently interface with senior executives and station leadership

Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality

Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with a track record of managing multiple high-stakes priorities simultaneously

Self-starter and demonstrates initiative

Collaborative team player who contributes to a productive, positive work environment

Must be willing to work overtime and be flexible with hours including weekends and overnight if necessary

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and video conferencing platforms (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees