Vice President, Media & Content Business Development
LOVB
Full-time
Remote
United States
Professional Sports, Volleyball, VP, Broadcast & Media Relations, Business Development
Vice President, Media & Content Business Development
About LOVB (League One Volleyball):
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes.
It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.
LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Media & Content Business Development will be responsible for maximizing the value of LOVB’s media and content assets across all platforms. This executive will shape, negotiate, and execute LOVB’s media and content development, distribution, and monetization strategies for live matches, original programming, branded content, and athlete and talent-driven initiatives.
In addition to spearheading business development efforts to expand LOVB’s global media footprint, the VP will work cross-functionally with LOVB Pro, LOVB Clubs, and their commercial, marketing, and sporting teams to unlock new revenue opportunities, elevate athlete storytelling, and drive brand impact through innovative media and content partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Distribution Strategy: Support the development of the global media distribution strategy for LOVB matches, original content, and branded content across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and audio platforms.
Deal Negotiation: Identify, negotiate, and close key media and content partnership deals beyond existing live rights partnerships, driving incremental distribution, reach, and monetization.
League Media Platform Oversight: Oversee strategy, partnerships, and business models related to LOVB’s owned-and-operated media platforms, including evaluation of licensing, syndication, and content monetization opportunities.
Original & Branded Content Development: Drive business development efforts for distribution of original series, branded content integrations, and audio/digital-first programming.
Talent & Athlete Content Partnerships: Identify and secure key athletes, celebrities, and influencers to support LOVB’s media and content initiatives; Lead negotiations and structure deals, while developing talent driven content opportunities that elevate athlete storytelling, expand reach, and generate revenue across platforms.
Talent Led Content Initiatives: Concept and develop scalable content and media programs anchored in LOVB athlete storytelling, ensuring such initiatives align with LOVB’s brand values and maximize commercial outcomes.
Sponsorship & Ad Sales Coordination: Partner with the Commercial team to integrate branded and sponsored content into media partnerships and support ad sales-driven content initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, and operations teams to structure deals, ensure compliance, and build scalable frameworks for partnership execution.
Market & Industry Insights: Stay ahead of emerging media trends and evolving consumption habits, leveraging insights to design innovative growth strategies across platforms.
Required Qualifications:
∙ 12+ years of experience in media, content distribution, or business development, with a strong track record of securing and executing media and/or content partnerships.
- Deep knowledge of media distribution models across broadcast, digital, OTT, mobile and emerging platforms.
∙ Proven negotiation and deal-structuring experience with media companies, platforms, IP owners, or leagues.
∙ Strong relationships in the media, content, sports and entertainment industries.
∙ Ability to strategically balance short-term deal execution with long-term distribution and growth planning.
∙ Experience integrating sponsorship and ad sales opportunities into media assets.
∙ Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
∙ Passionate about sports and content innovation; volleyball knowledge is a plus.
∙ Willingness to travel as required.
Location: This is a remotely based position.
LOVB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.