Manager, Programming and Operations - CBS

ViacomCBS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS Digital is seeking a Manager for Streaming Operations to enhance day-to-day programming and production for their news channels. This role requires strong editorial judgement and a blend of technical and creative skills to optimize live content and manage production workflows effectively. The position offers a dynamic environment within CBS's respected media brand to drive innovative content strategies.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a producer.
• Experience with live show production and OTT platforms.
• Familiarity with video systems like Amagi and CMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily streaming operations and build workflows for programming teams.
• Manage content production during live events and adapt production plans.
• Curate content and optimize for SEO across platforms.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Video playout systems

CMS (Drupal)

Rundown systems (iNews)

Graphic systems

Excel

Job description

Manager, Programming & Operations - CBS

Overview / Role Details:
CBS Digital is looking for a Manager, Streaming Operations with deep experience in the news and entertainment news space to oversee the day-to-day operations of our daily news FAST channels. The right candidate will look at our channels from an audience POV, half the role spent working with our engineering and product teams, and half the role working with our programming team planning daily content. You’ll bring your expertise to help launch and grow new streaming networks, and program and produce engaging content for some of our biggest CBS and CBS News brands. Additional responsibilities could include curating VOD trays for our app/partner platforms and optimizing our content for SEO and social. The right candidate will embrace new technologies and combine Control Room efficiency with a strategic ability to identify stories people want to watch and share. You’ll bring a keen understanding of production workflows, a demonstrated ability to problem-solve in a deadline driven environment, and you’re a technical Swiss Army knife.
Above all, this position requires exceptional editorial judgement and strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:
• Working with our CBS and CBS News product and engineering teams, hone and build workflows to increase efficiency for our programming teams
• Working with show teams, build daily and weekly streaming and FAST channel programs
• Build, load and time hourly rundowns for live and automated shows
• Skillfully manage breaking and developing news situations, adapting production plans as needed to deliver timely programs
• Manage streaming content production during live events
• Develop innovative show concepts utilizing new and archive content
• Working with our design leads, develop additional show and channel elements, such as interstitials, teases, rejoiners, tickers, snipes, etc
• Manage CMS system with show descriptions, tags and thumbnails

Basic Qualifications:
Proven experience as a producer with 5+ years of experience.

Additional qualifications:
• Experience with video playout systems like Amagi, as well as the CMS Drupal
• Familiarity with iNews or other rundown system
• Experience producing live shows
• Knowledge of OTT platforms
• Proficiency with excel sheets
• Proficiency with graphic systems
• Skilled collaborator who can productively work with anyone and roll with the punches as a day’s priorities change
• Excellent communicator; you use words well.
• Bonus points if you’ve ever been part of a network launch of any kind and can bring that POV to our team!

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 107,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

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