Director, Affiliate Services
ViacomCBS
Miami Beach, FLThis was removed by the employer on 5/30/2017 7:54:00 AM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the TV Network Category
Search for Director, Affiliate Services jobs in Miami Beach-FL
Search all Director, Affiliate Services postings
Full Time Job
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Responsible for leading a team that operates the distribution of Viacom channels for Latin America based on business opportunities, industry trends, technical, customer and regulatory requirements, along with providing daily support as needed to existing and future affiliate partners. The Director of Affiliate Services will also provide short, mid-range and long term strategic distribution plans that are in line with company goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage delivery of Viacom channels to multichannel video operators and 3rd party transporters, including the compression, encryption and transport of the signals.
• Develop and evangelize internal and external customer support around distribution of signals.
• Work jointly with other departments on channel launches, changes in service plans and improving quality of signal.
• Manage affiliate signal authorization database, software and affiliate receive equipment, including support, special projects and ensuring functionality of signal encryption topology.
• Manage the satellite and fiber distribution portfolio of channels distributed in Latin America.
• Manage budgets related to distribution.
• Manage the business continuity planning for channels distributed in Latin America.
• Ensure staff is skilled in existing and emerging signal distribution technologies, industry trends and best practices.
• Assist with technical aspects of contract negotiations including reviewing prospective affiliate’s technical documentation.
• Research emerging technologies and make recommendations as needed to meet the needs of the company and its customers.
• Vendor management from RPF process and including selection, contract negotiation and performance metrics.
• Develop strategies and tactics to implement company goals as they relate to signal distribution, encryption, and affiliate database management.
Basic Qualifications
• Communicating in Spanish / Portuguese preferred.
• 5 years related experience in television and/or cable industry; 3 years experience in management.
• College degree in management, satellite technology, broadband communications and or equivalent work experience.
• Travel Require.
Additional Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Project management, including agile and waterfall practices
• Satellite subsystems, satellite communication systems, spacecraft operations and ground control systems
• Terrestrial transport including managed and unmanaged links
• Signal compression methodologies
• Industry-standard encryption systems
• Multichannel video operator distribution architecture including Direct to Home, Hybrid Fiber Coax and IPTV
• Digital Terrestrial Television desirable
• Local regulations that impact distribution of channels in Latin American countries
• Fulfillment services
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Be able to identify, communicate and/or resolve potential roadblocks in projects, processes and tasks before they become insurmountable issues that will affect timely outcomes
• Results-oriented and accountable
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Problem solver, strong analytic skills, finisher and highly organized
• Ability to handle change in a proactive and productive manner
• Responsible for taking direction and following corporate standards for numerous affiliate, operations, business applications and technologies as well as recommending and setting standards and procedures that are utilized by Viacom
• Strong leadership and people skills, including the ability to interact with a variety of senior-level executives in all functional areas, conveying technical information in an understandable manner to non-technical management when necessary.
• A self-starter who is able to quickly take control
• In-depth knowledge of what constitutes best practices of technology within the traditional / multi-platform industry as it relates to optimizing signal delivery
• Demonstrate ability to understand and appropriately apply innovative technology