VP, Program & Promotion Scheduling

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Vice President, Program and Promotion Scheduling is responsible for overseeing the scheduling of 17 Starz linear channels, domestic curation for non-linear programming, and generation of domestic and international non-linear program schedules. The position will lead a team of program and promotion schedulers and other department management while interacting with other stakeholder teams across Starz. The successful candidate will have a program scheduling background, experience with and affinity for content and television, strong communication and leadership ability, and a solutions-based, positive 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities
• Lead the overall program and promotion scheduling functions for the 17 Starz domestic linear channels and non-linear program schedules for domestic and international.
• Manage and develop a team of professionals to support engagement and growth in a company and industry with evolving priorities.
• Lead the Starz linear & non-linear scheduling staff with emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Act as the lead communication point for Starz scheduling activities across departments, e.g. Marketing, Creative Services, Research, and Affiliate Sales etc.
• Optimize the scheduling of programming with specific focus on Starz Original Programming and other strategic content with a focus on strategy, creativity, and maximizing viewership while maintaining efficiency.
• Oversee the promotion planning and scheduling for the linear channels, collaborating with Creative Services and Marketing departments for needed creative and prioritization.
• Provide strategic direction for linear promotional weighting of campaigns.
• Participate with the content acquisition process to evaluate and provide feedback on available product for targeted acquisitions.
• Stay up to date on competitive trends and content to inform Starz scheduling decision making.
• Lead and collaborate with team and IT on issues that arise with scheduling software and ratings data with an eye to create efficiencies within the system that will achieve time savings for the team.
• Make recommendations about service changes/improvements.

Qualifications & Skills
• 10+ years of experience in the television/media industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or other related degrees.
• Experience in the premium television and streaming business.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership ability.
• History of implementing processes and decisions that increase efficiency.
• Team management experience.
• Strong aptitude for and interpretation of research and analysis.
• High degree of energy and engagement.
• Be a collaborative problem solver.
• Be a team player.
• Have flexibility in a changing environment.

About Starz

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7,500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$163,000 - $220,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

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