Analyst, Programming New Digital Distribution

Job Description

Analyst, Programming New Digital Distribution

The Programming Analyst, New Digital Distribution will help to plan & manage SPT application storefronts for SPT alongside commercial deals with SPT's new and existing global clients focused on new technologies & formats. This person will support the Programming Manager to coordinate amongst the various departments at home office & in territory eg. Salespeople, sales planners, marketing, technology & digital operations to manage content scheduling, planning & merchandise relevant application storefronts & user communications. This person will also support the Programming Manager to improve programming tools & CMS.

The person in this role will support the Programming Manager to align partnership requirements into end user applications ; content programming & availability across EST, VOD, SVOD, AVOD & partner utility services, partner specific release schedules, storefront (in app) merchandising, user communications, and creation &/or trafficking of assets. This person will also support in communication to internal & external stakeholders at home office & in territory on performance of new and/or existing storefronts.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Storefront Merchandising 40%: Work with manager to plan & implement storefront roadmap across relevant applications including iOS, Android & web based applications alongside partner activation plans & by market requirements. Implement on-store promotions including storefront marketing assets & title planning. Work with creative services team to source required storefront marketing assets. Brief & create promotional assets where required.
• Content Programming & Availability 30%: Support Programming Manager to plan content workflow & availability alongside client services & sales planning teams including avail management across EST, VOD, SVOD, AVOD & partner utility services, partner specific release schedules, and platform content availability.
• System Improvements 15%: Support Programming Manager, New Digital Distribution to make efficiencies & improvements to programming & CMS tools alongside the technology team.
• User Communications 5%: Create & set up user communications roadmap from relevant applications alongside release schedule, partner activation & promotions.
• Client Relationships 5%: Develop strong relationships with relevant SPT clients & partners around the world.
• Sony Relationships 5%: Develop relationships within Sony Pictures Television (Sales, Sales Planning, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Digital Operations etc),

Requirements:

The individual must have and/or demonstrate:
• 2+ years in media programming or digital apps storefront merchandising, Experience in content distribution across new media (EST, VOD, SVOD, AVOD) required
• Knowledge of entertainment, new media, technology & working with IP required
• Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude, professional courage, initiative and innovation
• Programming or Digital Storefront Merchandising experience
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking & attention to detail essential
• Results- driven with strong customer focus and relationship management
• Strong communication (verbal/written) skills.
• Creative thinker & solution focused; Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated team player
• General knowledge of international cultures a plus.
• Unquestionable integrity
• Bachelor's degree preferred

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d20q26-3-139-104-214-42 in your application.