Director, Programming Strategy (CBS)

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Director, Programming Strategy to be a key contributor role in defining CBS scheduling strategy. The Director will work closely hand-in-hand with key partners in the CBS Entertainment Division and with a wide range of teams throughout the company, including Publicity, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Research and Operations. This role is designed as a senior individual contributor / emerging leader position and will be a strategic thought partner with the potential to grow into broader management exposure over time. The ideal candidate will have the authority to drive initiatives and operational decision-making within defined parameters, while influencing business outcomes through insights and partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in Scheduling, Content Strategy, Programming within the Entertainment, Streaming and Media Industry
Strong analytical understanding, including fluency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work off-hours, which includes weekends, holidays and as needed for breaking news, sports and live events programming

Nice To Haves

Analytical and Operational Background a plus
Background working closely with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market analysis
Experience building or refining operational processes, tools, or frameworks for decision-making
Ability to pivot with ease and flexibility and strong attention to detail and consistency
High level of comfort with ambiguity; forward-thinking, resourceful, and able to create structure where needed
Strong project management capabilities
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, executive-ready insights
Self-starter who can manage various priorities

Responsibilities

Contribute high-level strategy to planning discussions and operational decision-making to maximize ratings and revenue
Execute and manage short- and long-term CBS schedule planning for original and repeat content on timely basis
Analyze viewership and social data
Communicate schedule changes, needs, requests and programming stunts with cross-functional teams (i.e. Sales, PR, Marketing, Affiliates Relations and Operations)
Maintain and track competitive schedules in internal Scheduling database
Collaborate with key internal partners to build new internal Scheduling database
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