Specialist, GCS Programming Operations

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division Story

Fourteen straight years of double digit growth. Thanks to our International Team, which specializes in taking US hits and making them global hits. We are an energetic group of die-hard travelers with a strong track record of identifying and acquiring winning programming from the English language, European and Asian markets. We currently manage 76 channels around the world with staff offices in London, Rome, Tokyo, Seoul, Munich and Singapore, and we're fluent in at least 42 languages. Parlez-vous français? Ni hui shuo zhongwen ma? If you answered "yes" (in any language) and enjoy having your passport stamped, our department might just be your next destination.

Job Description

THE ROLE: SPECIALIST, GCS PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS

If you love content, are a proven master at synthesizing and organizing a volume of programming information, value process, are an innovator and troubleshooter, and most of all, enjoy working on a fast paced, well-coordinated team, this position may be for you.

As a member of A+E's dynamic Global Content Sales and International division, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the organization and licensing-readiness of the company's original program inventory - a catalogue of nearly 25,000 episodes of content and growing.

Aspects of this job include new program pipeline tracking, content curation and packaging, data ingest and optimization, process compliance, and programming information tools and systems.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Directly responsible for the organization and upkeep of A+E's original content inventory relevant to programming information and Global Content Sales' central library, licensing systems and tools (GPS, Propel, Product Builder, etc).
• Optimize programming information data and taxonomy to empower search and discoverability (includes curation of collections and bundles, etc)
• Track new pipeline (with content licensing rights) from all original A+E IP and acquisition sources, including A+E's US networks, Six West and Category 6 (A+E's unscripted studios), International channel partners, and the GCS Formats team. Includes rights renewed series, special and movies.
• In consultation with GCS Programming and Marketing, drive the quarterly curation of new program releases to the global channel and sales market.
• Support the ingest of activity information from key output client deals (eg catalogue uptakes / committed selects from International channel partners).
• Partner with A+E Technology, US Programming and Scheduling, Operations and Legal and Business Affairs to drive the flow and compliance of program and rights metadata into all of A+E's program information tools and systems (includes PPL, Airtable, Aspire/Fabric)
• In all responsibilities strive for workflow and project efficiency, information accuracy, and continual organizational refinement as business evolves.

YOUR STORY

• An individual with top notch organization, communication, and project management skills, and an ability to manage an ongoing volume of data and information (sometimes complex) in a fun, but deadline-oriented work environment.
• Attention to detail, ability to create and drive workflows is required.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in broadcast, cable, diginets, SVOD/AVOD/FAST or a content archive is a must.
• Experience with database systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented attitude and drive to innovate are key to this position.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams proficiency required.
• Understanding of International program distribution and non-linear distribution are a plus.
• Candidates with archive / library science backgrounds are invited to apply.
• Education Requirement (minimum): Undergraduate degree

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $29.58 - $36.58

Annual Incentive Target: 5%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

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