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Programming Manager Through March

Disney

Richmond, CA 11-19-2024
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Job Description
Programming Manager - contract through March 2026

Programming Manager – contract through March 2026

ESPN is a division of The Walt Disney Company and is the world's leading sports entertainment company with a mission to serve sports fans. ESPN Australia operates the ESPN and ESPN2 subscription television sports channels, along with one of Australia's leading digital sports networks comprising ESPN.com.au, ESPNcricinfo and ESPNfootytips.

ESPN Australia holds an extensive portfolio of premium sports rights including the NBA, NFL, MLB and UFC, along with Australia's NBL and WNBL basketball leagues.

The Programming Manager will work with the ESPN programming and acquisitions team to support the content and scheduling strategy, on-platform merchandising, and internal dissemination of information for ESPN's channels and content platforms in Australia & New Zealand.

This role will work closely with multiple internal departments based in Sydney, Melbourne, and the US, certain leagues & rights holders, and our affiliates in the region. The successful candidate will have proven experience being able to effectively collaborate across multiple teams and times zones.
Our ideal candidate has an intimate knowledge of the Australian and international sports landscape, a genuine passion for sport, and is considered an expert in media consumption trends and sports scheduling. You pride yourself on your ability to organise your time effectively across changing multiple priorities, execute through collaboration, and have the mindset ''what is best for the business''.

Ready to jump into your new adventure with ESPN?

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rep4z2-18-97-14-87-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Disney

The Walt Disney Company Media Networks segment includes cable and broadcast television networks, television production and distribution operations, publishing, domestic television stations, digital businesses and radio networks and stations.