Vice President, Distribution Ops

Hearst Networks EMEA

VP of Distribution Operations at A+E managing business operations and analytics. Collaborating across teams to enhance compliance and drive operational excellence.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $202,700 - $237,159 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in distribution operations, budget management, and compliance within a media environment, while driving operational excellence through process optimization and data-driven decision making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Distribution Operations ManagementBudget ManagementCompliance ProgramsTeam LeadershipBusiness Intelligence Tools

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Hard Skills

Operational StrategyProcess OptimizationData-Driven Decision MakingContract ManagementReportingWorkflow Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointBusiness Intelligence Tools

Industry Keywords

Cable DistributionSatellite DistributionOTTAVODFASTDigital Distribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The VP, Distribution Operations serves as a critical operational leader within A+E’s Distribution organization.
Overseeing business operations, analytics, compliance, budget management, technical operations coordination, and operational strategy.
Working closely with Sales, Product, Technology, Finance, Legal, Research, and Content Operations.
Drive operational excellence through process optimization, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven decision making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of progressive experience in distribution operations, sales operations, finance, business operations, or a related media environment.
At least 5 years experience managing budgets, contracts, compliance programs, reporting, and operational workflows.
At least 2 years of leading, coaching, or managing a small team.
At least 5 years of experience supporting cable, satellite, OTT, AVOD, FAST, and digital distribution platforms preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence/reporting tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare coverage
401k matching
flexible work arrangements