Manager Programming
Core
Design and manage sports programming strategies, schedules, and rights across linear, digital, and streaming platforms to maximize fan engagement.
Role type
Manager, sports programming strategy & scheduling
Builds
Content schedules, programming grids, and rights execution plans for live events, studio shows, and original content
Domain
Sports media, television, and streaming
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Sports programming strategy, content scheduling, rights contract interpretation, audience data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, project leadership, mentorship, organizational planning
Preferred skills
Basketball property knowledge, television contract negotiation, scheduling system proficiency (NCS/ORACLE), advanced audience metrics analysis
Responsibilities
Design and manage programming grids for live events and original content; interpret rights contracts and align plans with obligations; leverage audience analysis to optimize scheduling; coordinate cross-platform integration with production and marketing; lead functional projects and mentor team members; explore new sports formats and technologies.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
