Affiliate Distribution Intern - Summer 2026 - Graduate Students

Job Description

Job Description

The Affiliate Distribution Intern (Graduate School) will assist with licensing agreements related to linear and app distribution and FAST agreements, and all other duties related to such partnerships, during Summer 2026.

This is internship is located onsite in Watertown, MA, open to PT or FT hours. Nights and weekends may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all licensing documents and provide feedback throughout renewal/negotiation process
• Develop presentations
• Support terrestrial affiliate feed operations (e.g., DMAs, dual programming, distributor NOC engagements)
• Support suite hosting duties at network suites
• Support marketing and promotional activities of the network through use of available affiliate resources
• Engage with distribution partners as required

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time graduate or MBA or JD student.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Interest in sports media, and content distribution.
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values; People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Social Responsibility

The pay for this position is $15 per hour.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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