VP, Programming [Remote]
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Job Description
Position Overview:
Responsible for all rights management, near-term and long-term programming, strategic scheduling, formatting, reporting and contingency planning for all sports across linear and digital platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for scheduling, planning, and reporting, including communicating schedule information to both internal and external partners.
- Responsible for negotiating and managing rights to sports events and programming.
- Identifies and fosters strong strategic partnerships across the Versant sports portfolio of sports leagues, teams, and other organizations.
- Oversee all matters related to live Sports and Golf Channel contingencies, including leveraging relationships across VERSANT and with league partners
- Collaborate with sales and production to create and execute program formats.
- Identifies and implements changes to programming content, schedule and look based on research data.
- Oversee sports VOD programming and content and the GolfPass Virtual Channel.
- Manage all aspects of international programming related to sports to help generate distribution deals and manage international partner relationships.
- Lead & manage a programming team.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, related field, or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years of experience in sports programming in broadcast industry
- Proven ability to work with and influence senior key stakeholders
- Experience building and leading creative, forward-thinking teams
Desired Characteristics:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced knowledge base of basketball, golf, motorsports
Additional Requirements:
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).
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