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, with specific focus in the automotive channel. 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 Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw8vkk-3-145-175-243-42 in your application.