Major League Baseball today announced Josh Clark has been hired to the new position of Senior Vice President, Content Distribution. Clark will oversee distribution agreements for local media live game rights, MLB Network, MLB.TV, and Extra Innings through third party distribution channels. Clark will report to Kenny Gersh, MLB Executive Vice President, Media and Business Development.
“Josh’s strong relationships and track record of success at some of the biggest media companies in the world makes him an ideal addition to grow MLB’s content distribution globally,” said Noah Garden, MLB Chief Revenue Officer. “Additionally, as we anticipate the potential of incorporating more MLB Clubs into our local media framework, Josh will play an integral role in helping to maximize reach of MLB’s television and digital assets.”
Clark brings more than 15 years of experience working with both linear and digital distribution partners and joins MLB after more than six years at Paramount where he was most recently Executive Vice President of U.S. Networks Distribution. In that role, Clark oversaw the structuring and execution of distribution agreements for linear, direct to consumer, and video on demand platforms.
Prior to his time at Paramount, Clark held distribution positions of increasing responsibility with Dish Network/Sling TV and NBC Universal. Clark graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
The newly created position will help support MLB’s ongoing effort to further enhance its local media capabilities. In 2023, MLB produced and distributed games for the San Diego Padres and National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks while increasing their reach and removing blackouts for local games. The league remains prepared to produce and distribute games for any additional Clubs in a similar fashion as it did for San Diego and Arizona this past season.