Tennis Channel is expanding its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) team as it prepares to relaunch Tennis Channel+ streaming apps and site.The Programming Manager is responsible for the ingest, setup, and scheduling of digital content and live event streams ensuring all video, art, metadata, captions and other ancillary materials are correctly processed and available to consumers on-time. Additionally, this person will help brainstorm and execute the DTC editorial strategy by implementing the in-app merchandising strategy including uses of hero images, swim lanes, landing pages and naming conventions. This role will work in close collaboration with the DTC product team.This is a great opportunity to gain extensive experience in the emerging world of OTT / VOD video ecosystems and emerging digital technologies.The role is based in our Santa Monica, CA office.Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Manage upload, schedule, and organize digital assets and live events on our content management systems.
Process day-to-day VOD, promotional assets, and editorial changes.
Track programming and event schedules daily, ensuring all information is accurate.
Compose and edit metadata, ensuring translation into local languages as required.
Perform quality assurance checks on all digital content, products and platforms.
Serve as the liaison for all questions pertaining to editorial and programming schedules.
Communicate program changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
Support live event planning and oversee game manager schedules.
Participate in planning of digital products and scheduling of content.
Ensure compliance with all contractual restrictions and obligations as they pertain to the distribution rights.
Required qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Communications or related field
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in direct-to-consumer marketing, digital media, or subscription based business
Must be well-versed in the digital space
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Content Management Systems, Adobe Premiere, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, and Excel a plus
Tennis Channel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About Tennis ChannelTennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.About SinclairMake your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. Also, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, our own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the TeamThe life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.The base salary compensation range for this role is 62,000 to $68,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.#tennis