The Programming Manager for General Audience and Kids is responsible for content evaluation, content categorization presentation, programming, and overall success of the linear categories performance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide content expertise across formats ranging from factual, home, lifestyle, culture, and knowledge of kids content formats
- Collaborate on defining programming objectives and lead all aspects of content scheduling using the tools and resources available to the editorial team
- Manage and develop a team of two while overseeing contractors as needed
- Highly skilled at building partnerships, leading cross-functional teams, and managing complex initiatives
- Leverage data surrounding viewer behavior and content to inform and develop successful content strategies that optimize the performance of the channels within the categories
- Collaborate with the larger Pluto TV organization, partnering with the Promotion and Marketing teams, Content Ops, and Content Acquisition/Partner Relations teams to ensure smooth cross-department operations and first in class viewer experience
- Review and tirelessly research content and content catalogs and make selections that will positively impact category performance and department KPI's
- Contribute best practices, scheduling strategies, and stunt concepts to the team
- Learn new software and practices to increase efficiency and quality
- Track and submit product issues and overall feedback for the Pluto TV content management system
Basic Qualifications:
- 4+ years experience in programming within a digital or traditional media environment with knowledge and passion in general audience content ranging from factual, home, lifestyle, and culture
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience