Content Programming Lead

Anuvu; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Anuvu in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Sr. Content Programming Manager to drive high-quality movie and TV programming for global clients including Hollywood and international partners. You will coordinate between teams to ensure client-specific content meets editorial guidelines and deadlines.

The role requires strong negotiating ability, stakeholder management, and a track record in programming/content. Hybrid remote work is available with a focus on delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Significant, demonstrated experience in a similar programming/content role.
• Experience negotiating complex deals and managing key client relationships.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and research programming options, liaise with distributors to gather data about new content available for licensing to clients
• Screening of programming options from a suitability perspective and creating warning notes and leading discussions with colleagues and clients
• Prepare and present strategic programming recommendations for clients, continually enhancing the creative direction and quality of programming across the portfolio
• Act as a key liaison with UK and International offices, sister companies, and third-party suppliers on content selection, delivery, and broader strategic alignment
• Develop and maintain close customer relations, negotiate and influence their content choices to maximize margins
• Proactively manage and develop relationships with all external content suppliers.
• Monitor compliance with contracts with the Client Account Management team
• Identify strategies for deal structures and liaise with commercial finance
• Occasionally negotiate competitive license fees
• Develop additional revenues out of the existing customer base with new programming and the promotion of other Anuvu services
• Assist in the evaluation of trends and establish goals consistent with industry growth
• Provide programming expertise to the sales support and account management functions for proposal and tender generation.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, process improvement, and best practice development
• Develop and present content strategy presentations, leading client meetings to communicate recommendations and drive strategic discussions.
• Analyze content performance and audience engagement data to develop data-driven content proposals and recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Administrative skills

Digital content

Creativity

Cultural awareness

Languages

Client relations

Job description

Job Description:

About Anuvu

For over a decade, our clients in aviation and maritime have used our technology-driven products and services to keep their passengers entertained and connected to the things they love, from anywhere in the world. Brands such as Southwest Airlines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Emirates and Celebrity Cruises have trusted us to provide solutions from high-speed broadband internet to movies, television and games.

Our team of global experts take pride in providing clients what they need today while creating a strategic road map for tomorrow through reliable, scalable, and affordable content and connectivity solutions designed to meet the ever-changing technology needs of our clients' passengers and guests.

Be Part of the Movement

Anuvu is embarking on a new chapter with a new story to tell. As one of the leading providers of high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions for worldwide mobility markets, we deliver what customers need today, while remaining flexible and future-focused

Role Summary

We require a Sr. Content Programming Manager to help provide high quality, creative movie and TV programming for our clients including Hollywood, International, and Western TV content programming. To coordinate between teams ensuring that all the content is suitable for the specific client needs and requests and compliant with the airlines’ editorial guidelines. To work closely with our clients assisting them and to provide an excellent service. You will be working to tight deadlines to ensure accurate content delivery.

Location: Dubai, UAE

Remote Options: Hybrid

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyze and research programming options, liaise with distributors to gather data about new content available for licensing to clients
• Screening of programming options from a suitability perspective and creating warning notes and leading discussions with colleagues and clients, providing guidance and quality control on team members' recommendations
• Prepare and present strategic programming recommendations for clients, continually enhancing the creative direction and quality of programming across the portfolio
• Act as a key liaison with UK and International offices, sister companies, and third-party suppliers on content selection, delivery, and broader strategic alignment
• Develop and maintain close customer relations, negotiate and influence their content choices to maximize margins
• Proactively manage and develop relationships with all external content suppliers.
• Monitor compliance with contracts with the Client Account Management team
• Identify strategies for deal structures and liaise with commercial finance
• Occasionally negotiate competitive license fees
• Develop additional revenues out of the existing customer base with new programming and the promotion of other Anuvu services
• Assist in the evaluation of trends and establish goals consistent with industry growth
• Provide programming expertise to the sales support and account management functions for proposal and tender generation.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, process improvement, and best practice development
• Develop and present content strategy presentations, leading client meetings to communicate recommendations and drive strategic discussions.
• Analyze content performance and audience engagement data to develop data-driven content proposals and recommendations.

Expectations

• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work against tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail and sound judgment under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with deep knowledge of and passion for Movies, TV, and social media
• Significant, demonstrated experience in a similar programming/content role, including experience negotiating complex deals and managing key client relationships

Skills/Interests

• Highly experienced negotiator with strong communication, customer service, and influencing skills
• Strong administrative skills including writing and proofreading
• Strong working knowledge of digital content, technology, and emerging platforms
• Creative flair with the ability to communicate new, agile ideas and drive innovation within the team
• Working experience in Middle Eastern or Asian cultures preferred
• Foreign languages spoken a plus
• Proven track record of managing client relationships

This Might Be the Right Place if You…

• Are a team fit; can help advance ourglobal, inclusive culture
• Are self-starter who likes to roll up your sleeves and take initiativewith minimaldirection
• Can think about tomorrow, while getting your work done today
• Are a collaborative teamplayer; primary audience will be internal teams
• Are curious and open to learning and finding new solutions
• Are able to provide and accept feedback in a constructive manner
• Are organized, have strong communication skills, and do whatever it takes to get things done

The Benefits Of Working Here

A career with Anuvu is a unique opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills within a culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation. In addition to being a part of an amazing group, we also have competitive benefits including medical, paid time off, life insurance, flexible scheduling, maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance, and more!

• medical
• paid time off
• life insurance
• flexible scheduling
• maternity and paternity leave
• employee assistance
• and more!

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Anuvu is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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