Programming Manager

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND POSITION
National Geographic Channels are home to the most informative and educational programming on television, encompassing a range of disciplines such as nature, history, science, engineering, culture, people, and places. In partnership with the National Geographic Society-one of the largest scientific and education institutions in the world-National Geographic Channels take viewers on breathtaking adventures across the globe, championing preservation efforts and inspiring the explorer in each of us.

This position will manage the strategic communication planning and overall channel management with the Nat Geo Channel Head. We are looking for a driven individual who has great passion for National Geographic. You will be working closely with Nat Geo Channel Head to overseeing programming operations. You will appreciate the details and importance of data, planning and scheduling in audience engagement and our channel and business strategy.

Responsibilities:
• Manage strategic programming planning and overall channel management with the channel head
• Manage programming team and guide the team in channel planning and scheduling
• Create program schedules, EPGs, highlights, A-Z listings etc. for linear and non-linear channel
• Maintain and update on-air data and program inventory
• Analyze program ratings and ensure all schedules are optimized to maximize ratings and ad sales
• Communicate regularly with various internal and external parties, i.e. Broadcasting Technical Operations, platform partners, media distributors
• Coordinate all on-air/off-air channel activities including media acquisition, programming, promotions
• Support the team's daily channel operations

Basic Qualifications:
• University Degree with 5 years' experience
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications
• Knowledge of scheduling systems
• Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment
• A good team player with professional drive
• Understanding of social media platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a high-intensity environment and able to meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in written, speaking and reading in English and Chinese. (Traditional and Simplified)
• Strong communicator and team player
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Programming Manager

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Limited, which is part of a business segment we call Media Networks.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7yxpr-18-221-239-148-42 in your application.