Associate Manager Programming

The Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT

4d • $65,300 - $87,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager Programming supports the planning, execution, and maintenance of network programming schedules across ESPN platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate schedule implementation, coordinating network-level graphics elements, managing programming adjustments, and supporting long-term strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills, operational excellence, ability to communicate with executive level leadership, and a passion for sports and television programming.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in television production.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of television operations and scheduling processes.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Passion for sports and broad knowledge of sports rules and events.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in television programming, production, operations, affiliate relations, media scheduling, or a related area.
• In-depth knowledge of schedule change procedures and broadcast operations.
• Experience working with scheduling systems such as NCS, Content Scheduler, or similar broadcast planning tools.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Thrives in a deadline-driven, live-event environment.
• Strong collaborator who can effectively work across content, programming, and operations teams.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about delivering a seamless viewer experience through accurate and efficient programming execution.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply network scheduling guidelines, operating procedures, and conditions philosophies.
• Populate join-in-progress (JIP) points and other critical on-air network information within scheduling systems such as NCS and Content Scheduler.
• Monitor scheduled programming and support the execution of schedule changes as needed.
• Prepare and distribute reports documenting programming and content decisions for department-wide communication.
• Collaborate with the Content Strategy team to develop alternate programming solutions when schedule disruptions occur, including events that conclude earlier than expected.
• Provide operational support to ensure programming continuity across networks and platforms.
• Manage planning and execution of network-level graphics initiatives, including: Navigation pane coordination, Bottom-line takeovers, Other network presentation elements that support viewer navigation and engagement.
• Assist with long-term programming strategy and operational improvement projects.
• Attend sport-specific, project, and operational meetings as assigned, providing scheduling and conditions-related input and follow-up.
• Perform shift-specific responsibilities and other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree