Vice President, Platform Distribution & Partnerships

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, Platform Distribution & Partnerships will report to the Executive Vice President, Platform Distribution & Partnerships and lead a team responsible for managing and growing MVPD, vMVPD and FAST distribution. This role oversees the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of distribution agreements across major MVPDs, vMVPDs and FAST platforms for NBC networks and Peacock. The Vice President will drive strategic partner initiatives from incubation through implementation, ensuring strong execution and alignment with business objectives. This is a highly cross-functional role with touchpoints across Marketing, Product, Technology, Legal, Finance, Decision Sciences, Ad Sales, and Operations, requiring deep collaboration to maximize partner impact and optimize distribution strategies.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead negotiations and execution of distribution agreements for services across a diverse portfolio of platform partners, including MVPDs, vMVPDs and FAST platforms. Oversee and manage a team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to maximize performance and impact. Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies to drive subscriber acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth for NBCU’s suite products. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners, serving as a key point of contact to align on mutual goals, drive execution, and resolve challenges. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders—including marketing, product, content, finance, and legal—to support partnership initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and deliver on key business objectives. Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and platform performance to identify new growth opportunities, refine strategies, and inform decision-making. Structure, model, and evaluate partnership agreements to optimize terms and drive measurable business impact, balancing short-term objectives with long-term strategic positioning. Act as a thought leader within the organization, influencing internal stakeholders and advocating for innovative distribution approaches to maximize reach and engagement. Represent NBCUniversal at external meetings, industry events and partner engagements, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in media distribution.