DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PROGRAMMING - SHARED SERVICES (CORP-ATLANTA)

Gray Media, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Director of Corporate Programming to orchestrate scheduling across multiple markets, manage sports rights, and negotiate syndicated content.

This role focuses on maximizing revenue and shaping Gray Media's multi-platform programming strategy across its nationwide footprint. You will own the schedules, review contracts, build strategic partnerships with networks and syndicators, and drive growth in Diginet and digital integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in station operations and high-level programming strategy.
• Strong understanding of sports business and scheduling impact.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the programming grids for multiple stations and sports channels.
• Review and markup program contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Maintain partnerships with networks and syndicators.
• Identify and schedule syndicated content to drive growth.
• Strategize Diginet placements to expand reach.
• Apply sports scheduling knowledge to optimize must-watch channels.
• Use ratings data to make data-driven scheduling decisions.

Skills

Programming strategy

Negotiation

Contract literacy

Data-driven decisions

Sports knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PROGRAMMING - SHARED SERVICES (CORP-ATLANTA)

Job Category: Programming

Requisition Number: DIREC016759

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

Showing 1 location

Nationwide
United States

Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$100,000 - $125,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Can you orchestrate the perfect lineup across multiple markets without breaking a sweat? Are you the kind of person who sees a program contract and immediately starts looking for the strategic advantage? We're looking for a Director of Corporate Programming who can master the complex puzzle of broadcast scheduling, sports rights, and syndicated negotiations. This isn't just about filling time slots; it’s about maximizing revenue and building the future of our multi-platform programming strategy across Gray Media's expansive footprint.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Master the schedule: Own the programming grids for multiple broadcast stations and sports channels, ensuring every minute is optimized for ratings and revenue.
• Negotiate with precision: Review and mark up program contracts like a pro, ensuring Gray Media always has the best terms and the most compelling content.
• Build powerhouse relationships: Maintain and grow positive, strategic partnerships with multiple networks and syndicators to keep our stations ahead of the curve.
• Strategize syndicated content: Work collaboratively to identify, negotiate, and creatively schedule syndicated programming that drives audience growth.
• Drive Diginet growth: Partner with internal teams to strategize and negotiate Diginet channel placements that expand our reach and impact.
• Own the sports landscape: Apply your deep understanding of major league sports organizations and team scheduling to ensure our sports channels are must-watch destinations.
• Analyze for impact: Use your deep knowledge of station operations and program ratings to make data-driven decisions that move the needle.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Massive Impact: You'll be shaping the content strategy for one of the largest and most innovative media companies in the country.
• Collaborative Culture: You'll work with a team of experts who are as passionate about the future of media as you are.
• Innovation First: Gray Media is evolving on purpose—you’ll have the tools and the freedom to try new things and drive real change.
• Community Connection: Your work directly impacts the local communities we serve by ensuring they have access to the best news, sports, and entertainment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You'll Bring:

• The Experience: You've spent years in the trenches of station operations and have a proven track record in high-level programming strategy.
• Sports IQ: You don't just watch the game; you understand the business of major league sports and how their schedules impact the broadcast world.
• Contract Savvy: You're comfortable diving into the fine print of program contracts and know how to protect the company’s interests.
• Detail Obsession: You can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without letting a single detail slip through the cracks.
• Strategic Mindset: You're a team player who loves to brainstorm, negotiate, and find creative solutions to programming challenges.
• Ratings Fluency: You understand program ratings inside and out and know how to translate that data into winning schedules.
• Digital Integration: You understand that "programming" now lives across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms - you know how to make them work together.

Shared Services-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin