Programming Manager Consultant

Cineverse; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative entertainment provider is seeking a Programming Manager Consultant to enhance their streaming channels. This role involves curating content, implementing strategies, and collaborating across teams to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cinema, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments. This position offers the chance to work from home while contributing to a dynamic and growing company in the entertainment industry. If you have a passion for film and a strategic mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in programming/content curation in TV or OTT.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement linear FAST channels and VOD platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing to grow audiences.

Skills

Film Knowledge

Content Curation

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Mediagenix/Wide Orbit

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Cineverse is a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming channels, all powered by its advanced, proprietary technology platform. Cineverse currently features enthusiast brands for subscription video on demand (SVOD), advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. Cineverse entertains consumers around the globe by providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast streaming channels and technology services to some of the world's largest media, retail and technology companies. For more information, please visit www.cineverse.com.

NOTE: Cineverse is currently a 100% work-from-home company. While we may return to an office environment in the future, we do not have plans to return to an office setting at this time. When we return to an office environment, the incumbent may be required to work from the office on a part or full-time basis, as needed. We are committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.

We are seeking a candidate with deep expertise in film—particularly in genre and independent cinema—to assist in the day-to-day implementation of linear and VOD strategy across multiple film-centric brands. This role requires a strong editorial vision and an in-depth understanding of Cineverse’s key genres to strategically plan, curate, and optimize content.

The ideal candidate will effectively communicate content and brand strategies across multiple teams, ensuring alignment between channel performance and creative direction. They will also be responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting operational issues, escalating concerns to the appropriate teams as needed. Additionally, this role involves tracking internal and external content performance, industry trends, competitive landscapes, and audience insights to drive informed programming decisions.

Essential Functions

• Design, implement, and schedule multiple linear FAST channels and VOD platforms. This includes data entry.
• Collaborate with marketing to build effective programming stunts and collections to cultivate and grow audiences across our distribution footprint.
• Curate and write editorial copy in support of channels such as Fandor, Midnight Pulp and Screambox.
• Familiarity with major film festivals worldwide (e.g., Cannes, TIFF, Berlinale, Sundance) and their role in shaping the independent and genre film landscape.
• Track overall content mix, refresh rates, and identify future content needs and acquisitions across brands.
• Make data-driven decisions to continually improve performance across platforms.
• Collaborate with research department to identify high vs. low performing content to inform current strategy and future acquisitions.
• Produce and distribute programming reports as needed – churn reports, content analysis, rights tracking, etc.
• Consult with content operations/production to maintain accurate timelines for new content ingest.
• Manage data integrity across multiple tools and databases.
• Work on special projects as required.
• Provide support in updating shelving for DTC & HTML5 Apps when applicable for various brand entities.
  
  

Essential Qualifications/Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Must know how to communicate effectively and positively across multiple departments
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to balance both qualitative and quantitative criteria in decision making. Familiarity with common entertainment reporting metrics and measurement practices.
• A deep, encyclopedic knowledge of cinema, both contemporary and classic, is a plus
• Strong understanding of entertainment business at large.
• Ability to work independently as well as follow standard operating procedures across portfolio.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software tools.
• Experience with Mediagenix/Wide Orbit or similar software a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in programming/content curation either in traditional linear television or OTT.
  
  

Cineverse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate or promote discrimination or harassment of any kind. Cineverse does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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