Strategic Director of Media Operations & Distribution

NY 411; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking a seasoned Director of Media Operations & Distribution to steer content delivery for our premium news, sports, and entertainment programming across linear, affiliate, and DTC platforms. You will ensure timing, accuracy, and readiness from signal acquisition through final distribution in high-stakes live and on-demand environments.

The role emphasizes operational reliability, disaster recovery, and workflow optimization, including digital transformation initiatives and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in media operations and content distribution for live and on-demand platforms.
• Proven leadership of large operations teams in high-stakes environments.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast and OTT distribution workflows and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution operations and reliability for live events and VOD.
• Oversee signal acquisition, transmission, and backup systems to minimize risk.
• Manage end-to-end content flow from capture to delivery for linear and OTT platforms.
• Coordinate with affiliates and vendors to resolve delivery issues and enforce schedules.
• Develop and publish SOPs, specs, and blackout policies; drive digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Media operations

Content distribution

Leadership

Broadcast operations

Tools

Aspera

Signiant

SFTP

EVERTZ

Job description

Versant Media is seeking a seasoned Director of Media Operations & Distribution to steer content delivery for our premium news, sports, and entertainment programming across linear, affiliate, and DTC platforms. You will ensure timing, accuracy, and readiness from signal acquisition through final distribution in high-stakes live and on-demand environments.

The role emphasizes operational reliability, disaster recovery, and workflow optimization, including digital transformation initiatives and