Sr Director, Programming Business Affairs
Core
Senior Director leading sports rights acquisition, content licensing, contract administration, and rights management across ESPN and The Walt Disney Company.
Role type
Senior Director, Programming Business Affairs
Builds
Sports media rights portfolios and contractual frameworks for linear, digital, streaming, and DTC platforms.
Domain
Sports Media & Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
sports media rights negotiation, complex contract administration, cross-functional stakeholder leadership, strategic content planning, rights portfolio optimization, executive communication, commercial acumen, team mentorship, risk assessment.
Preferred skills
Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, deep experience with professional sports leagues/teams/agencies, expertise in content monetization models, DTC business strategy, influence over senior executives.
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead strategic preparation for major media rights renewals and negotiations; act as primary liaison for league partners and rights holders; develop scalable governance structures for business affairs; oversee content rights management and compliance; lead and mentor a high-performing business affairs team.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management
