Manager, Affiliate Relations - Halifax, Canada - Eastlink

Eastlink

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most.

Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

Responsibilities:

Eastlink has an exciting opportunity in the Affiliate Services Group. The Affiliate Services Group is responsible for managing the relationship with all video content and channel providers.

We are the primary point of contact into Eastlink for vendors wishing to distribute video services (Linear, Video on Demand and TV Everywhere).

The department is responsible for negotiating and managing all video contracts for the supply of high-quality television programming and is responsible for managing the video cost of goods sold.

The video content distribution business is dynamic with lots of opportunity to add value for the right individual in the Eastlink Affiliate Services Group.

Reporting to the Director, Affiliate Relations, the Manager, Affiliate Relations will be accountable for building vendor relationships and the negotiation and management of various video distribution contracts with TV affiliates.

The Manager will be a key contributor in the affiliate strategy and contract planning process, as well as being responsible for tracking video performance, contract rights and the video content roadmap.

They will act as a point-of-contact for affiliates and TV networks to assist with inquiries related to Eastlink video networks and systems.

This position will also support various aspects of managing video costs, including assisting in budget processes and the preparation of reporting and special projects as required.

Requirements:

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers.

We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience.

Our philosophy of developing and training our team "on the ground" not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

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