Senior Manager, Media Distribution

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

The Sr. Manager, Media Distribution will assist in the management of day-to-day operational and business-related issues. The Sr. Manager will work to ensure the seamless delivery of live game feed transmissions and manage blackout policies in both linear and digital environments for NHL regional, national, and international platforms. The position requires technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and global stakeholders.

• 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 rights holders 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

• 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 Power Point

• 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

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Time to Recharge
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Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well‑being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Ability to Focus on Your Health
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Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.

Childcare Leave
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The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Employees that are not the primary caregiver are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the…