Programming Director, FAST Channels

Job Description

The Programming Director role will oversee all aspects of program planning and scheduling for Fremantle’s linear and FAST Programming Channels. The Programming Director will manage the day-to-day scheduling and operations, while contributing to the development of programming strategies and initiatives that increase viewer retention and engagement metrics.

This role will serve as a primary contact regarding internal scheduling communications and will monitor FAST channels’ key performance indicators. The Programming Director will partner with marketing, digital and creative services to execute on all programming priorities and stunts.

Job Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with senior management to develop successful and innovative programming strategies and channel schedules based on available content and data

· Plan all phases of the Buzzr and FAST schedules; including launches, long range planning, refresh rollouts and programming stunts

· Lead day-to-day scheduling for the linear and FAST channels

· Manage data dashboard to track KPIs

· Interpret and use viewership data to continually optimize performance of channels

· Manage Fremantle’s programming FAST inventory, including working closely with the Distribution and Global teams to identify available content

· Create high impact curated programming stunts that showcase content and connect with viewers and drive ratings/users

· Ensure efficient and effective communication of programming strategies, initiatives, and performance to stakeholders

· Distribute weekly and monthly schedules to internal and external partners

· Contribute best practices and programming concepts to the company

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

· 5+ years direct experience programming within a digital or traditional media company

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Motivated, diligent, and organized self-starter

· Strong analytical skills with the goal of using data to support the success of content selection and scheduling

· Ability to collaborate and work cross functionally

· Excellent communicator, with ability to effectively communicate through verbal, written and remote means

· Strong organizational and time management skills, able to multi-task projects with sharp detail

· Passion for TV & Media

· Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint

About Fremantle

Fremantle is one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of Entertainment, Drama & Film and Documentaries.

Operating in 26 territories we are a proudly independent group of content creators. We produce and deliver high-quality multi-genre IP including some of the biggest entertainment formats, most watched international dramas, award winning films and hard-hitting documentaries, amplifying local stories on a global scale.

From Password to The Hand of God, Too Hot To Handle to The Mosquito Coast, Holey Moley to ‘Got Talent’, Family Feud to My Brilliant Friend and This England to Phat Tuesdays, our focus is simple – we create and deliver irresistible entertainment.

We are also a world leader in digital and branded entertainment with more than 480 million fans across 1,600 social channels and over 40 billion views per year across all platforms. Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, content and digital, itself a division of the international media giant Bertelsmann.

For more information, please visit Fremantle.com, follow us @FremantleUS or visit our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

Fremantle values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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