Manager of Programming Ops

Wonder Project•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Programming Ops to join our Commercial Programming team, responsible for strategic oversight of our Channel and Content Operations. This role serves as a critical liaison between commercial programming, acquisitions, merchandising, and operations teams, ensuring our content catalog is optimally curated, merchandised, and managed. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with content expertise to drive engagement and maximize the value of our library. Experience in Business Development and a background in Business Affairs or Legal is a plus.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in content programming, library management, or acquisitions within the entertainment industry (streaming, cable, or broadcast)
Strong understanding of content licensing, windowing strategies, and distribution deal structures
Proficiency with content management systems and databases (Airtable, Notion, or similar platforms)
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and track deal financials
Experience with content merchandising and curation strategies across multiple platforms
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience with SVOD platform operations
Background in both original and library content acquisition
Knowledge of programming planning cycles and content strategy
Familiarity with legal/business affairs processes and documentation

Responsibilities

Content Merchandising & Tooling
Provide support to the team in merchandise tooling across Channel, ensuring parity when needed and leaning into additional requirements and capabilities
Financial Management & Deal Tracking
Track deals in department budget (Originals & Library) and provide timely feedback on deals in negotiation
Review department cash flow and facilitate invoice management
Programming Planning & Database Management
Manage all available dates, Airtable, and Curation Tool updates
Lead mapping of quarterly and annual library programming plans
Manage all current and potential titles in Airtable to ensure an appropriate blend of genre, audience demand, quality, and values
Craft high-quality decks for internal stakeholders, brand partners, and executive leadership
Manage Notion, the curation tool, program planner, and other key programming databases for an up-to-date view that can be shared across company
Point person for all departmental decks, presentations, and pitch materials, ensuring brand consistency, commercial clarity, and creative excellence and ensure that such materials are housed and accessible for all internal stakeholders across the Studio Originals: TV, Film, and Unscripted Departments
Deal Terms & Cross-Functional Collaboration
In collaboration with BALA, produce avails and key terms in Airtable based on deals that have closed for other departments’ visibility; update avails and terms each time an amendment is done for a library deal
Be the go-to resource for questions from other departments on what the catalog will entail each month. Assist in the creation of slide presentations highlighting upcoming titles for cross-departmental transparency.
Manage the “What’s Coming to Wonder Project” internal monthly newsletter
Original Acquisitions
Review alignment across departments on key decisions (e.g., premiere dates of Originals, deadlines, legal and marketing deliverables)
Work closely with Business and Legal Affairs to ensure all key terms are captured in Airtable and update avails and terms each time an amendment is done for a library deal, working closely with Legal
Track and maintain potential acquisition submissions and ensure they are reviewed in a timely fashion
Monitor industry trades, news outlets, and data platforms daily to track emerging trends, competitor activities, relevant M&A activity, and new project announcements
Provide weekly updates across the commercial department to ensure accurate reporting to senior leadership
Prepare and distribute bi-weekly report summarizing departmental performance, tracking KPIs across partnerships, programming, and other ancillary efforts
Track and report on all departmental activities, including project statuses, brand outreach, partnership pipelines, ancillary outreach and performance (DVDs, publishing, soundtrack, etc.)