VP, Business & Legal Affairs

About Platform Distribution & Partnerships: Platform Distribution and Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal's media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company’s multi-billion-dollar linear and streaming services portfolio to pay-tv providers, NBC broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands. A key revenue-generator, the division is comprised of content distribution, affiliate relations and strategic partnerships across NBC, Peacock, Bravo, Telemundo and various FAST channels. The Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs will provide advice and support with respect to the negotiation and management of NBCUniversal’s distribution relationships, including: Its portfolio of linear and on-demand properties, including the NBC and Telemundo owned television stations, national cable networks, and regional sports networks and related on-demand content to cable, satellite and online TV providers such as Comcast Cable, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Charter Communications, DISH Network, and Hulu Live. Publication of the Peacock direct-to-consumer streaming application on connected-TV, mobile device, and gaming platforms such as Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung, Xumo, Google TV, Xfinity, Sony PlayStation and Apple devices. Distribution of NBCUniversal’s growing portfolio of free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels to connected TV and mobile device-associated platforms (e.g., The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime, Samsung TV Plus) as well as standalone FAST platforms (e.g., Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex). In addition to drafting and negotiating these agreements, the Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs will be responsible for partnering with numerous NBCUniversal business units (e.g., Ad Sales, NBC Sports, Owned Television Stations) and their legal teams to align distribution priorities with companywide objectives as well as provide advice and ensure compliance with respect to current agreements. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, negotiate and interpret complex distribution agreements with distribution partners for the television stations and networks, Peacock and network apps, and FAST channels. Provide business-facing, actionable, relevant and practical legal advice to business teams regarding analysis and planning of, and compliance with, current and future agreements. Partner with NBCU business and legal personnel across the company to maintain deal alignment and information flow. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the fast-changing television distribution landscape and the entertainment business. Maintain an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in law and technology as they relate to the distribution of media content, including privacy, ad tech, consumer functionality, security, and windowing of content. Serve as a strategic business partner to department executives to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation).