Content Programming Strategist

Job Description

About the Company:
On a mission to give people limitless access to the vast world of Entertainment, Cineverse's advanced, proprietary technology drives the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. From providing a complete streaming solution to some of the world's most recognizable brands to super-serving our network of fan channels – from direct ad sales partnerships to premium global content – we offer more of the stories that move us and technology that moves us forward. Industry leaders with a history of innovation, Cineverse is powering the future of Entertainment.
Job Title: Content Programming Strategist
Essential Functions:
• Design, implement, and schedule multiple linear FAST channels and VOD platforms. This includes data entry.
• Research content, current trends and internal content availability (new and catalogue content) for use on channels.
• Position written copy in support of channels such as Fandor, Midnight Pulp and Screambox.
• Build custom rows on streaming channels using Blueprint, our proprietary Content Management System
• Familiarity with major film festivals worldwide (e.g., Cannes, TIFF, Berlinale, Sundance) and their role in shaping the independent and genre film landscape.
• Track overall content mix, refresh rates, and identify future content needs and acquisitions across brands.
• Make data-driven decisions to continually improve performance across platforms.
• Produce and distribute programming reports as needed – churn reports, content analysis, rights tracking, etc.
• Collaborate with marketing to build effective programming stunts and collections to cultivate and grow audiences across our distribution footprint.
• Collaborate with research department to identify high vs. low performing content to inform current strategy and future acquisitions.
• Consult with content operations/production to maintain accurate timelines for new content ingest.
• Manage data integrity across multiple tools and databases.
• Work on special projects as required.
Essential Qualifications/Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Previous experience working with US marketplace is required.
• Must know how to communicate effectively and positively across multiple departments
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to balance both qualitative and quantitative criteria in decision making.
• Familiarity with common entertainment reporting metrics and measurement practices.
• A deep, encyclopedic knowledge of cinema, both contemporary and classic, is a plus
• Strong understanding of entertainment business at large.
• Ability to work independently as well as follow standard operating procedures across portfolio.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software tools.
• Experience with Mediagenix/Wide Orbit or similar software a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in researching content and curation either in traditional linear television or OTT.

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