Channel Operations Associate Manager: Playout & Scheduling

Lionsgate; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Work/Life Balance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Lionsgate is seeking an Associate Manager, Channels Operations in Santa Monica to oversee daily scheduling, asset delivery, and metadata across digital broadcast and streaming environments. You will ensure accurate playout, ad integration, and timely distribution to partner platforms.

You will collaborate with Programming, Partner Relations, and Engineering to maintain operational excellence, support new channel launches, and optimize ad breaks for monetization and viewer experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Playout systems

Traffic workflows

FAST/SVOD operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Amagi

Job description

Lionsgate is seeking an Associate Manager, Channels Operations in Santa Monica to oversee daily scheduling, asset delivery, and metadata across digital broadcast and streaming environments. You will ensure accurate playout, ad integration, and timely distribution to partner platforms.

You will collaborate with Programming, Partner Relations, and Engineering to maintain operational excellence, support new channel launches, and optimize ad breaks for monetization and viewer experience.