Senior Director Sports Rights and Programming

ESPN

Bristol (CT)

On-site

USD 185,500 - 248,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ESPN is seeking a Senior Director of Programming Business Affairs to oversee sports rights acquisition, licensing, contract administration, and rights management for ESPN and TWDC. The role partners with Programming, Legal, Ad Sales, Distribution, and Finance to maximize value across all platforms.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in media rights economics, executive communication, and leadership of cross-functional teams, with experience navigating complex negotiations and ensuring

Qualifications

10+ years in sports media, programming or business affairs.
Experience negotiating complex media rights agreements.
Proven leadership across senior stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of rights management and monetization.
Excellent executive communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead sports rights acquisitions and negotiations for ESPN and TWDC.
Oversee content licensing, contract administration, and rights management.
Partner with Programming, Legal, Ad Sales, and Finance to maximize value.
Develop scalable processes and governance for rights management.
Ensure compliance across platforms including linear, digital, streaming, and D2C.

Skills

Executive leadership

Negotiation

Strategic partnerships

Sports media

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD preferred

MBA/MS preferred

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

The ideal candidate has a strong background in media rights economics, executive communication, and leadership of cross-functional teams, with experience navigating complex negotiations and ensuring

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