Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is seeking a Manager of Content Programming to develop a scalable content programming operation. This role is responsible for content strategy, planning, and management to enhance fan engagement and drive revenue across Team USA's digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-platform content programming calendar that supports audience growth, engagement, and monetization across the Team USA digital ecosystem, including website, mobile app, and Team USA TV (FAST Channel)
- Create and maintain a comprehensive content roadmap that aligns programming priorities with organizational objectives, key sporting events, athlete storytelling opportunities, and fan engagement goals
- Determine content distribution, access, and windowing strategies across owned channels to maximize reach, engagement, and value creation
- Lead programming decisions for Team USA TV, including content scheduling, thematic programming blocks, tentpole events, and seasonal content initiatives designed to increase viewership and retention
- Identify opportunities to expand audience reach through strategic content packaging, scheduling optimization, and platform-specific programming approaches
- Serve as the internal project manager, ensuring timelines, approvals, and assets are delivered on time and at a high standard
- Continuously improve programming operations through process optimization, documentation, and implementation of best practices
- Own the day-to-day programming and scheduling operations for Team USA TV, ensuring an engaging and optimized viewer experience
- Develop and maintain channel schedules that balance audience demand, content availability, business priorities, and monetization objectives
- Coordinate content delivery, metadata management, and programming readiness with internal stakeholders and external distribution partners
- Monitor channel performance and make programming adjustments to improve audience retention, watch time, and overall channel growth
- Serve as the primary point of contact for FAST channel partners, including NBCUniversal, FAST Studios, and other distribution and operational vendors
- Stay informed on industry trends, audience behaviors, and emerging FAST channel best practices to continuously evolve Team USA's programming strategy
- Establish a data-driven approach to programming by monitoring content and channel performance across platforms
- Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards that provide actionable insights to stakeholders on audience engagement, content effectiveness, and channel health
- Partner with the Insights & Analytics team to conduct audience research and performance analyses that inform content investments, programming decisions, and growth strategies
- Translate performance data into recommendations that improve content discovery, audience retention, and fan engagement
- Partner closely with Content Strategy, Product, Brand, Commercial Strategy, and Marketing teams to ensure programming initiatives support broader organizational goals
- Collaborate with Lifecycle Marketing and Integrated Marketing teams to develop promotional strategies that drive awareness, tune-in, and engagement for Team USA TV and key content initiatives
- Work with rights holders, commercial partners, and third-party vendors to understand content rights, distribution opportunities, and programming constraints
- Facilitate alignment across internal teams to ensure programming plans are operationally feasible and strategically impactful
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of product management experience
- Deep understanding of industry trends, rights management and audience preferences
- Proficiency with media asset management systems, content management systems and broadcast automation
- Experience working with product management tools
- Knowledgeable in content management, websites, mobile applications, and content publishing
- Ability to develop a strong point-of-view based on data and present recommendations to stakeholders
- Ability to align stakeholders across various teams behind a project or initiative
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Appreciation for sport and the Olympic & Paralympic Movement
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 15% target
- This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits
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