Manager Programming at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Sports, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience
Strong knowledge of sports television, the sports business, and the cable industry
Experience in college basketball operations or a similar role
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
Understanding of the scope and operations of ESPN networks
Knowledge of the television programming industry, focusing on the sports programming business and network and cable properties
Awareness of industry trends and competitor developments
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to handle confidential information
Willingness to work some nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in television contract negotiations with the ability to read and interpret contracts
Knowledge of college basketball
Familiarity with Content Scheduler, NCS system, or other ORACLE-related computer systems
Minimum of 7 years' experience in television programming or a related sports business field
Experience working with legal contracts

Responsibilities

Assisting in the strategic approach to building ESPN’s men’s and women’s college basketball linear programming schedule
Maintaining ESPN’s college basketball programming schedules
Serving as a liaison between programming and various partner conferences
Researching and staying current on team projections and potential audience deliveries
Collaborating with the associate manager to serve as a liaison between the college basketball programming team and various internal departments
Overseeing the internal scheduling processes for men’s and women’s college basketball in internal systems
Working closely with the digital team to ensure men’s and women’s basketball from partner conferences are inputted accurately
Leading efforts in high school programming strategy

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content StrategyProgramming SchedulingRights AcquisitionPartnership ManagementAudience AnalysisMarket ResearchCross-Platform IntegrationSports ProgrammingCollege BasketballLinear TV

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Manager Programming role?

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required, along with strong knowledge of sports television, the sports business, and the cable industry, plus experience in college basketball operations or a similar role.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels, and must be highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

You will oversee the men’s and women’s college basketball and high school sports programming team, collaborating with the associate manager and serving as a liaison between programming and various partner conferences and internal departments.