Director, Program Planning and Content Strategy (R50027878)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFOX Entertainment With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global. JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment is seeking a Director, Program Planning & Content Strategy, who will lead non-linear scheduling across platforms like Hulu, Tubi, and Fox.com. The Director, Program Planning & Content Strategy will develop and execute innovative windowing and editorial strategies, manage complex rights agreements, and ensure seamless communication of scheduling information. This role includes building strategies for FOX Entertainment and TMZ FAST channels, leading key projects and presentations, and collaborating on the proprietary database to enhance company productivity. The Director, Program Planning & Content Strategy will also support senior leadership in shaping long-term programming strategies and creating macro programming grids to address future challenges. This is a pivotal role in driving FOX's success in a dynamic media landscape.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all non-linear services (Hulu, Tubi, Video-On-Demand, Fox.com) for FOX Entertainment.
• Create all program schedules and strategies for both in-season (80% of time) and out-of-season (20% of time) FOX Entertainment content on non-linear services in conjunction with Legal, Business Affairs, Marketing, FOX Entertainment Global, and Distribution Advanced Services.
• Ensure accurate individual episode schedules on a multi-platform structure that prevents breaches of contracts with studios, producers and our Cable/Digital partners
• Build all FOX Entertainment and TMZ 24/7 FAST channels that are available on Tubi and external services
• Lead on all department projects and presentations in collaboration with EVP
• Support the VP and EVP to create budget grids and alternate planning grids
• Manage the dissemination of schedule information to metadata services and external stakeholders (affiliates, listings services, show runners, production companies, internal teams).
• Develop and maintain FOX Scheduling VPS database.
• Research and analyze competitor program planning.
• Review episodic cuts to identify scheduling opportunities or challenges

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 7+ years of experience at a traditional media or streaming company with a focus on program planning, scheduling or strategy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of current television/media landscape.
• Basic understanding of broadcasting and film formats
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Bachelor's Degree

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $95,000.00-125,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $79,100.00-104,100.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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