Senior Counsel, Media Distribution

MLB seeks a Senior Counsel, Media Distribution with substantial experience navigating media rights, content distribution, and emerging engagement platforms.

Requirements

• Structure, draft and negotiate domestic and international affiliate distribution agreements with MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, streaming platforms and emerging engagement platforms
• Provide interpretation, counsel and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders
• Track, interpret and advise on existing terms and conditions of executed distribution agreements
• Partner closely with business, programming, distribution and finance departments
• Develop, revise and maintain standardized positions, templates and playbooks for distribution agreements
• Maintain expertise in evolving industry trends, regulations and business models
• Effectively manage and coordinate outside counsel, as necessary

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company 401K Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Pet Insurance