Thenielsencompany

Thenielsencompany

Director, Product Management - Sports Content

Remote, Remote, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 19 days ago
KafkaMachine LearningData EngineeringData ScienceIncident ResponseProduct ManagementForecastingValuationLeadershipCommunicationRisk Modeling

About the role

  • Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it's consumed.
  • When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together.
  • We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too.

Responsibilities

  • Own the platform's real-time data orchestration infrastructure, including live player tracking, biometric feeds, and broadcast telemetry ingestion at scale
  • Build and own proprietary ML models including dynamic win probability, player impact metrics, and injury risk modeling - these become Nielsen IP and serve as the quantitative basis for media rights negotiations, athlete contract valuations, and betting market operations
  • Own model accuracy standards, validation frameworks, and continuous improvement roadmaps for all predictive analytics products within the sports module
  • Lead fan ID and LTV modeling infrastructure across all consumer touchpoints - building a first-party data asset driving PPV, premium merchandise, and event ticket revenue
  • Own the global rights and distribution compliance engine governing geo-fencing, windowing, and exclusivity across multi-territory media rights agreements - with a 100% adherence, zero-leakage standard
  • Partner with Legal and Rights teams to translate complex multi-territory agreements into enforceable platform enforcement logic
  • Own the AI-curated highlight generation product, with performance benchmarked against elite human editorial standards
  • Develop sponsorship exposure analytics that enable major brands and agencies to measure, justify, and renew large-scale investments - with accuracy validated against independently audited market rates
  • Own the sponsorship valuation methodology and ensure analytical credibility sufficient to command premium pricing
  • Partner with Sales and BD on revenue strategy, contract structure, and expansion within key sports accounts

Requirements

  • The Director must have the authority, judgment, and technical depth to operate independently across a function where latency, compliance, and IP stakes are all simultaneously high.

Nice to have

  • 10-15+ years in product management, data engineering, or technical strategy, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive-level role
  • Experience with global rights management, geo-fencing, or multi-territory compliance in a media or broadcast context is a strong differentiator
  • Proficiency with ML model development, validation frameworks, and productionization for sports analytics use cases (win probability, player valuation, injury modeling)
  • Familiarity with sports betting regulatory landscape, media rights structures, and sponsorship measurement methodologies
  • Understanding of fan identity resolution, LTV modeling, and first-party data strategy in sports and entertainment contexts
  • Operates with executive-level independence in a high-stakes, high-compliance environment - routine architectural decisions do not require escalation
  • Credible at the most senior levels with betting operators, broadcast networks, leagues, and investment firms
  • Comfortable operating in greenfield conditions - no legacy infrastructure, no established playbook, high accountability

Compensation

  • The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee.
  • Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs.
  • Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
  • Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money.
  • Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain.
  • Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses.

Benefits

  • We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families.
  • This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy.
  • Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Equal opportunity

  • Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ure, advanced predictive analytics, fan LTV intelligence, AI-driven highlight generation, global rights compliance, and sponsorship ROI measurement
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