Associate Manager, Channel Operations

Lionsgate; Santa Monica (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Work/Life Balance

401(k) matching

Résumé du poste

Lionsgate is seeking an Associate Manager, Channels Operations to oversee daily programming and content operations across digital broadcast and streaming platforms. You will ensure schedules, media assets, and metadata are delivered accurately to internal systems and external partners, supporting on-air and in-platform performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence across playout, ad integration, and cue point management, while driving content parity and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in television or digital channel operations, scheduling, or playout management.
• Deep understanding of playout systems, traffic workflows, and EPG delivery processes.
• Experience managing FAST and/or SVOD channel operations, including asset prep, metadata validation, and cue point insertion.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling or playout issues quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven collaborator across Programming, Partner Relations, and Engineering teams.
• Knowledge of ad trafficking workflows and digital distribution requirements is preferred.
• Proactive problem solver focused on operational accuracy and efficiency.

Responsabilités

• Ensure daily program schedules are accurately entered into playout and scheduling systems.
• Deliver finalized schedules to the Trafficking team and confirm ad media is ingested.
• Verify ad schedules and programming grids merge correctly for seamless on-air playback.
• Distribute XML schedules to EPG vendors accurately and timely.
• Manage delivery and availability of Affiliate Bonus titles and deadlines.

Connaissances

Channel operations

Playout systems

FAST/SVOD operations

Technical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Ad trafficking knowledge

Problem solving

Description du poste

The Associate Manager, Channels Operations (Diginet, FAST, SVOD) oversees the daily execution, accuracy, and reliability of programming and content operations across both digital broadcast and streaming environments. This role ensures all schedules, media assets, and metadata are delivered flawlessly to internal systems and external partners, supporting seamless on-air and in-platform performance.

The Associate Manager is responsible for maintaining operational excellence across multiple workflows - from playout scheduling and ad integration to cue point management, metadata delivery, and affiliate content distribution. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this position bridges creative programming strategy with precise technical execution to ensure every channel delivers a consistent, compliant, and high-quality viewer experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily program schedules are accurately entered into playout and scheduling systems.
• Deliver finalized schedules to the Trafficking team and confirm all ad media is properly ingested.
• Verify ad schedules and programming grids merge correctly to ensure seamless on-air playback.
• Distribute XML schedules to all EPG vendors in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage delivery and availability of Affiliate Bonus titles, ensuring content readiness and deadlines are met.
• Troubleshoot scheduling or playout issues and communicate updates across internal teams.
• Support Single IP channel publishing and day-to-day maintenance of FAST channels.
• Assist in new channel launch processes, including asset requests, metadata submission, and required documentation.
• Identify, time, and insert cue points for ad breaks to optimize monetization and viewer experience.
• Gather, organize, and upload program artwork and related assets to partner platforms.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on metadata collection, validation, and delivery to ensure platform compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth operations and consistent channel presentation.
• Work with internal teams on the curation of SVOD add on channels across a variety of platforms.
• Assist with the onboarding of new platforms carrying Lionsgate add‑on channels.
• Ensure content parity across channels and platforms.

Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in television or digital channel operations, scheduling, or playout management.
• Deep understanding of playout systems, traffic workflows, and EPG (Electronic Program Guide) delivery processes.
• Experience managing FAST and/or SVOD channel operations, including asset preparation, metadata validation, and cue point insertion.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling or playout issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven collaborator who communicates effectively across cross-functional teams including Programming, Partner Relations, and Engineering.
• Knowledge of ad trafficking workflows and digital distribution requirements is highly preferred.
• A proactive problem solver with a commitment to operational accuracy, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience with Amagi
• Knowledge of Standards & Practices (S&P) implementation
• Experience with avail creation for third party platforms
• Ability to optimize and update workflows based on the needs of the business
• Understanding of current Connected TV (CTV) media landscape - including AVOD, SVOD, and FAST channel offerings
• Passion for TV and film

Additional Requirements

• This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

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• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.