Vice President, Distribution Legal
About The Position
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking. The Vice President, Distribution Legal will provide advice and support with respect to Fox’s distribution relationships for its portfolio of linear and digital properties across MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, and digital platforms. This includes carriage of Fox’s broadcast stations, national cable networks, Fox One, Fox Nation, Big Ten Plus, and Fox’s portfolio of FAST channels.
Requirements
- 10+ years of legal experience in media distribution, with a focus on drafting and negotiating content licensing and digital distribution agreements
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- Proven success in drafting and negotiating a wide range of distribution agreements
- Substantial knowledge of digital and traditional content distribution pipelines
- Extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry, with a particular focus on distribution channels and trends
- Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape related to traditional and digital distribution
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities independently
- Expertise in contract law, with a superb track record in negotiating complex agreements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Responsibilities
- Lead negotiations, drafting, and structuring of complex distribution agreements with MVPDs, digital platforms and other strategic partners
- Advise the business on legal risk and compliance obligations associated with traditional and digital distribution of Fox content
- Partner with executives and internal stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams to align deal execution with Fox’s broader corporate objectives
- Stay ahead of trends in distribution models, digital platforms, ad tech, data privacy, security, and evolving consumer functionality
- Act as a trusted advisor to department executives, offering solutions-oriented guidance on contract interpretation and long-term strategic opportunities
Benefits
- This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
- Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- View more detail about FOX Benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
