Sr. Manager, Media Distribution

About the Role The Sr. Manager, Media Distribution will assist in day-to-day operational and business issues to ensure seamless live game feed transmissions and manage blackout policies across linear and digital platforms for NHL regional, national, and international distribution. The role requires technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and global stakeholders. What You'll Do

• Oversee feed delivery of NHL games to broadcast/streaming distribution territories and ensure territorial compliance with rights agreements
• Manage feed transmissions, authorizations, and delivery changes with technical partners and rightsholders to maximize reliability and cost efficiency
• Establish, implement, and enforce blackout guidelines for domestic and international providers
• Communicate broadcast schedule changes to linear and digital partners in a timely manner
• Serve as point of contact regarding technical and delivery issues during live games
• Monitor regional, national, and international game feeds and troubleshoot distribution challenges as they arise
• Support and manage distribution of international games and NHL Events including Global Series, Winter Classic, Stadium Series, and Stanley Cup Final
• Manage invoice processing, budget tracking, and vendor management related to feed delivery
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with domestic and global broadcasters What We're Looking For
• 6+ years of experience in media distribution, broadcast operations, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of broadcast, streaming, and digital media workflows
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules and technical policies
• Experience working with domestic and international partners and navigating global feed distribution challenges
• A team player with an exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks - to stop and handle urgent ad hoc matters, while not losing sight of priorities
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• College degree in sports media or relevant field
• A positive, energetic attitude and a quick study on sports broadcasting and technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Track record of proven creative problem-solving and collaborative leadership
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, during game times, as needed Compensation & Benefits
• PTO: Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive health benefits for employees and eligible dependents from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental, physical, and financial health; digital wellness resources
• Childcare Leave: up to 12 weeks for primary caregiver, up to 6 weeks for others, paid
• 401K savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options plus employer contributions
• Hybrid work schedule; New Headquarters at One Manhattan West, Hudson Yards
• Pre-tax commuter benefit to offset travel costs
• NHL Partner Rates on travel, goods, services