Shop LC · 1 month ago
Director of Affiliate Relations
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expShop LC is an electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company is seeking an experienced Affiliate Director to manage and grow its distribution footprint across cable, satellite, and over-the-air partners.
E-CommerceFashionJewelryLifestyleOnline AuctionsOnline PortalsShoppingWeb Design
Responsibilities
Lead strategy for expanding and maintaining carriage agreements with cable, satellite, and OTA broadcast affiliates
Negotiate new distribution deals and renewals to maximize market reach and viewership
Build and manage strong relationships with station groups, network operators, and broadcast partners
Identify underperforming markets and develop targeted expansion or optimization plans
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and broadcast standards
Collaborate with programming, marketing, and technical teams to support affiliate needs and drive audience growth
Monitor ratings, coverage metrics, and affiliate feedback to inform strategy
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and affiliate meetings
Delivery of timely one to one’s (1 to 1’s) and preparing and delivering mid-year and year-end performance evaluations
Promote professional and personal development of individual team members by utilizing computerized and other systems for tracking service, quality, setting productivity goals, training and coaching interventions and career opportunity programs, and for researching information and troubleshooting
Take proactive steps to manage employees’ attendance in accordance with company policies
Ensure all team members have access to, understand and are kept current on company policies and procedures
Coordinate changes in staffing schedules and overtime requirements, if applicable, in accordance with company guidelines
Provide ongoing management and coaching
Qualification
Required
8+ years in affiliate relations, TV distribution, or broadcast network sales
Proven experience negotiating carriage agreements with cable, satellite, or broadcast station groups
Strong network of industry relationships across major and mid-tier TV operators
Understanding of FCC and broadcast regulations
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
Ability to work independently and travel as required
Preferred
Experience in home shopping, live broadcast, or specialty networks
Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret ratings and distribution analytics
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills
Benefits
100% Company paid, employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
4% 401(k) matching
Company profit sharing (twice annually)
Up to 15 days of PTO & vacation time, maternity/paternity leave, company-covered short-term & long-term disability, paid training time, paid volunteer time, 7 paid holidays
Corporate discounts, employee sales, Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship (for dependents going to college)
A great work environment, where you will learn, be challenged/ supported and given projects that reflect your interests, and you can own/ take pride in!
Company
Shop LC
Formed in 2007, Shop LC's primary purpose is Delivering joy to our customers 24/7/365 from the comfort of their home.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sunil Agrawal
CEO
N
Nitin Dugar
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-13
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