Programming Manager, New Media

This is a Full Time Job

PURPOSE:

Manage department that programs and delivers E!, Style & G4 new media content for various outlets, including but not limited to: broadband partners, wireless carriers, web and mobile application products, cable video-on-demand partners, download to own partners, authenticated streaming partners and others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and lead staff to guarantee timely and accurate programming and delivery of E!, Style and G4 new media content to internal sites and external partners
• Manage programming and trafficking for specialty platforms, specifically download to own storefronts, apps and more
• Oversee staff that handles new media metadata for short-form content appearing on internal sites for E!, Style and G4 as well as numerous external partner sites, focusing on news content which requires a quick turnaround. Create and edit team's text to ensure compelling copy and accurate metadata, and be ready to pitch in with daily workload
• Oversee and assist in the development of weekly schedules for new media content for internal properties and external partners
• Along with department Director, work with online editorial staffs, marketing solutions groups, new media production and other departments to execute video components of new linear shows, specialty micro-sites and more
• Along with department Director, oversee and coordinate launches of programming with new partners
• Be able to troubleshoot new media issues with technical teams when they arise
• Additional tasks as assigned
• Remote coverage will be required. Some weekend and late-night hours needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in New Media Programming or similar experience

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work weekends and late-night hours as needed
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to take and submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to manage staff
• Be solution-oriented and have ability to innovate
• Must possess strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Must know how to communicate effectively and positively with production team members
• Broad knowledge of entertainment
• Must possess understanding of New Media space and its ever-changing content needs and technologies
• Some knowledge of content management systems, and willingness to learn about technological issues that arise in the new media space

NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.