NESN seeks a full-time, Director of Affiliate Relations to support overall linear service distribution through programming/content sales, strategy development, and partnership negotiations that achieve affiliate revenue objectives for two RSNs in 11 states.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Foster relations with existing and new affiliates via in-person contact for the purpose of securing distribution renewals and launches, development of co-branded product initiatives and realization of local ad sales value Negotiate and close independent affiliate agreements and assist with MSO renewals per expiration of agreements Support NESN 360 offering (e.g., authenticated usage) Administer contract terms at the affilia