Vice President, Affiliate Engagement and Network ...

Vice President, Affiliate Engagement and Network MarketingJoin to apply for the Vice President, Affiliate Engagement and Network Marketing role at Weigel Broadcasting Co.Vice President, Affiliate Engagement and Network Marketing6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Vice President, Affiliate Engagement and Network Marketing role at Weigel Broadcasting Co.DescriptionWeigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programsDescriptionWeigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: President, Affiliate Engagement and Network MarketingGeneral Job DescriptionIn this leadership role you will communicate with, engage, and guide network television affiliates with relevant promotional opportunities and priorities to help grow local market awareness, audiences/ratings and local ad sales (where applicable) for Weigel affiliated TV stations nationwide. You will help set affiliate promotion objectives and priorities in support of Weigel TV networks, then partner with internal company staff and local TV affiliate personnel to put the opportunities into action that help to drive local results and national goals. Additionally, this leadership role is responsible for helping to strategize, negotiate, buy, implement and audit paid off-air network marketing campaigns, partnerships, events and opportunities as identified in support of company networks. Combined with relevant professional affiliate relations, marketing and/or media buying work history at the network, studio, television group or major market station level, you will have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to help engage our affiliates and other partners with the value of promoting and collaborating with Weigel and our company networks. In this role you will report internally on various plans and priorities and then share results, metrics and relevant feedback. Working in the Network Marketing Department and reporting to the Senior Vice President, and in collaboration with Network Affiliate Relations and company senior leadership, this role is a high-level company conduit to local station partners to help them maximize the value and impact they receive as affiliates of Weigel Broadcasting Co.Duties/ResponsibilitiesOversee all affiliate promotion priorities and planning for company networksOversee media buying, negotiation, plan auditing and results reportingOversee local affiliate media support as neededWork with Programming on timely annual programming event calendarsWork with Affiliate Relations on prioritizing selected sales opportunities for local affiliatesWork with Network Marketing and Creative Services as they develop creative assets to support affiliate promotionIdentify, set and communicate affiliate promotion prioritiesDevelop and maintain continuing communication strategies and relationships across affiliates to enhance their engagement with and support for Weigel networksAmplify Affiliate Relations communications on sales opportunities to local promotion personnelAssign production and delivery of affiliate presentation materials and assetsAssign production and delivery of affiliate promosCommunicate with affiliates about all network promotion and marketing priorities and opportunities, report back on affiliate feedback, successes and challengesReports-Network Marketing Coordinator responsible for affiliate marketing media support and other duties within Network MarketingAffiliate Promotion Manager for assignment of affiliate on-air promotion elementsCollaborate-Work with Affiliate Relations on affiliate communications and deliverablesWork with Network Marketing, Graphics and Creative Services leaders of on strategic affiliate deliverablesCollaborate with Senior Leadership on outside media strategy and opportunitiesManage and implement network outside mediaReport to SVP Network MarketingOur Perks & BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance packageLong Term Disability InsuranceHSA Plan401k with Company MatchVacation/PTO/Sick/Paid HolidaysPaid Qualified-FMLA LeaveTax-free TransitDiscounted Parking AccessConvenient access to highways and public transportationOne block from the aptly named Restaurant RowWeigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $166,000-$200,000 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.RequirementsProfessional work experience in marketing, affiliate relations and/or media buying at a television or cable network, studio, television group or major market TV stationMedia strategy, negotiation and buying experience that met delivery, efficiency and results metricsProfessional, collaborative and effective relationship and communication skills; poise in executive and professional presentationsFamiliarity with strategic and creative marketing for linear TV audience development and retentionCollaborative and adaptive approach working across teams and organizationsAbility to work full-time in the Chicago corporate office locationSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesBroadcast Media Production and DistributionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Weigel Broadcasting Co. by 2xGet notified about new Vice President Network jobs in Chicago, IL.Chicago, IL $176,700.00-$263,655.00 5 days agoChicago, IL $215,000.00-$330,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $119,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks agoSenior Vice President of Contact Center OperationChicago, IL $175,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week agoAssistant Vice President, Multinational Client ExecutiveChicago, IL $125,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week agoDirector, UChicago Medicine, Cancer Affiliate NetworkChicago, IL $157,900.00-$210,500.00 3 days agoGreater Chicago Area $275,000.00-$315,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $150,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $156,500.00-$290,100.00 1 month agoChicago, IL $210,909.00-$285,000.00 2 weeks agoDivision Vice President, Information TechnologyChicago, IL $575,000.00-$675,000.00 2 weeks agoVice President, Fund Opinions - Multiple LocationsChicago, IL $160,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks agoVice President - Tolling/ITS, Project ManagerChicago, IL $140,500.00-$249,150.00 2 weeks agoVice President - Tolling/ITS, Project ManagerChicago, IL $125,000.00-$155,000.00 1 day agoChicago, IL $125,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17