Head of Programming, Katz Networks at The E.W. Scripps Company in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Senior leader responsible for developing and executing programming strategy for all network and service brands across all platforms in order to grow both top-line revenue and profits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all facets of programming and staff, including supervision of channel content and schedules, program acquisitions, original programming, streaming content, program planning and standards and practices.


• Works in close partnership and constant collaboration with ad sales, finance, research, creative services, legal, program operations, ad sales operations, public relations and other relevant stakeholders.


• Analyzes all relevant linear and streaming audience data to inform overall programming strategy and real-time execution.


• Maximizes efficiency of content usage and corresponding advertising revenue.


• Responsible for maintaining a strong pipeline of new content opportunities and sourcing, evaluating, negotiating and executing all phases of the licensing of product for exhibition.


• Drives audience acquisition, retention, growth and engagement.


• Works with original programming team to develop and oversee slate of originals that align to the creative vision for each brand and within amortization expense targets.


• Helps senior management identify new content-based business opportunities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum 15+ years' experience in broad range of programming activities, including strategic planning, developing originals, acquiring content and scheduling for major television networks. Substantial knowledge of the elements that give content “playability.”


• 10+ years managing programming teams.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Deep insight into television and multi-platform viewing habits and evolving media consumption patterns.


• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proven success using data and metrics to inform content development and programming strategies.


• Ability to adapt rapidly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and the ability to react quickly, dynamically, and intelligently.


• Solid negotiation skills along with knowledge of market license fees and related deal terms to support the negotiation of favorable content rights to improve performance and revenue.


• Solid understanding of the OTT and “television” content landscape.


• Familiarity with traditional and digital audience data and reporting tools.


• Ability to work with research to concisely communicate content performance to all internal stakeholders.


• Understanding of complex licensing, co-production and/or business development agreements.


• Ability to navigate computer systems and complex legal agreements.


• Prior significant financial responsibility and proven budgeting acumen. Ability to collaborate with finance in determining impact of programming decisions.


• Strategic thinker with an eye towards the long term while acutely focusing on achieving short term goals.


• Awareness of market trends, competitors’ offerings and new business opportunities.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas.


• Strong, positive industry relationships, experience and credibility with content studios, producers and providers.


• Experience with the creative development and deal-making process for original programming.


• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.


• Position is based in Atlanta with occasional travel to Los Angeles, New York and Cincinnati.

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is one of the nation’s leading media companies, focused on creating a better-informed world through a portfolio of news, information and entertainment brands.Scripps will become the nation’s largest television broadcaster, reaching 73% of U.S. television households through 108 stations in 76 markets, pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of ION Media. Committed to serving local audiences through objective journalism, Scripps operates 60 local TV stations in 42 markets. It is creating a national TV networks business that will include ION Media’s entertainment programming, Newsy’s straightforward headline and documentary news content and the five popular Katz broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.