Director, Media Strategy & Business Development

The NFL Media Distribution team is a small team that executes and manages partnerships across a range of business models and structures, with a focus on live game distribution and related licensing. The team also contributes to the strategic direction of the NFL's owned and operated media assets (e.g., the NFL App, NFL FAST Channel) and leads cross-functional planning and strategic efforts on various special projects that support and drive League priorities.

Specific activities include execution and partnership management, market and competitive analysis, business and rights valuation, and go-to-market strategy and deal negotiation. The department's activities and accomplishments have contributed to the growth and success of the National Football League by distributing content in a manner that reaches and engages both new and existing fans, increases revenue for the business, and creates long-term strategic value for the 32 member clubs.

This person will focus on deepening relationships with current partners, identifying and developing new business opportunities, as well as the formation of strategic partnerships and alliances. This role requires a strong self-starter who can combine a solid understanding and interest of the media space with a comprehensive foundation in business analysis. This role works closely with many departments across the NFL's New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles offices including Broadcasting, NFL Films, Sponsorship, DTC Strategy, Affiliate, Media Sales, Legal, Finance, Marketing and NFL Digital Media Product & Engineering Teams.

Responsibilities :

• Identify, negotiate and manage strategic relationships with media partners
• Conduct financial analyses and develop proposals to evaluate new business opportunities
• Produce presentations for senior executives inside and outside the organization
• Lead day-to-day partnership management (product & project management)
• Contribute to strategy development efforts
• Work with media partners to drive innovation to enhance the live game viewing experience
• Work alongside, manage, and help develop a group of junior professionals across a variety of projects
• Maintain market intelligence on media and sports rights more broadly
• Contribute to positive group culture to foster high performance, efficient processes and professional development

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Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

Travel : Occasional

Terms / Expected Hours of Work : NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

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Salary

165,000-$205,000 USD

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $165,000 - $205,000