Vice President, Distribution Legal - MVPD Focus
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Corporation 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.JOB DESCRIPTION
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 and national cable networks, and licensing FOX network content to station groups.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead negotiations, drafting, and structuring of complex distribution and licensing agreements with MVPDs, vMVPDs, and station groups
- 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
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 8+ years of law firm in-house legal experience in media distribution
- 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
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