Director, Affiliate Distribution

**Company Description**NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.**Role Overview**As part of NBCUniversal, the Director of Distribution for Mexico and Central America is a senior commercial role focused on closing integrated distribution deals that combine Universal+ streaming and NBCU’s Basic Networks. This position is critical to driving revenue growth and maximizing the portfolio’s reach across the region by negotiating and executing agreements with selected affiliates, including MVPDs, telecom operators, and other distributors.**Primary Responsibilities**- **Commercial Deal-Making**: Lead negotiations and close combo distribution agreements that include both Universal+ and NBCU Basic Networks, ensuring optimal commercial terms and long-term value.- **Affiliate Management**: Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers at selected MVPDs, telecom companies, and other affiliates to secure portfolio availability and growth.- **Market Expansion**: Launch and renew NBCU combined services in selected markets and distribution channels within Mexico and Central America, driving incremental subscribers and revenue.- **Cross-Functional Alignment**: Collaborate with finance, marketing, content, product, legal, and data teams to ensure deal structures align with NBCU’s strategic and financial objectives.- **Performance Optimization**: Use data analytics, market trends, and affiliate insights to monitor deal performance and continuously refine distribution strategies.- **Leadership**: May oversee a team focused on commercial strategy and execution, fostering a results-driven culture.**KPIs & Success Metrics**- **Deal Closure**: Number and value of combo deals signed (streaming + basic networks).- **Subscriber Growth**: Net additions driven by new and renewed affiliate agreements.- **Revenue Impact**: Incremental ARPU and total revenue contribution from closed deals.- **Portfolio Penetration**: Percentage of affiliates carrying the full NBCU portfolio.- **Churn Reduction**: Impact of bundled offerings on subscriber retention.- **Time-to-Market**: Speed of launching NBCU services with new affiliates.- **Compliance & Collections**: Timely execution of contractual obligations and payment collection.**Qualifications****Key Qualifications and Skills**- **Experience**: 10+ years in media, streaming, or affiliate distribution with a proven track record in commercial negotiations and deal execution.- **Regional Expertise**: Deep understanding of Mexico and Central America’s media and telecom landscape, including MVPD and streaming dynamics.- **Strategic Acumen**: Ability to design and implement complex commercial strategies that deliver measurable growth.- **Negotiation Skills**: Exceptional ability to structure and close high-value distribution deals.- **Analytical Capability**: Strong proficiency in leveraging data and financial metrics for decision-making and deal optimization.- **Communication**: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.- **Language**: Fluent in English and Spanish.**Why This Role Matters**NBCUniversal is accelerating its growth strategy in Latin America by integrating streaming and linear networks into compelling affiliate offerings. The Director of Affiliates Distribution f