Project Manager - Content Strategy & Programming

Project Manager - Content Strategy & Programming

The Project Manager, Content Strategy & Programming, is responsible for coordinating content acquisition, distribution partner relationships, agreement workflows, asset delivery, and programming activities. This role serves as a key operational liaison between external content distributors and internal teams, ensuring titles, agreements, assets, and schedules are managed accurately and completed on time. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced media and entertainment environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with external content distributors and serve as a primary point of contact for communication and project coordination.
• Support the evaluation and selection of content titles for acquisition based on business and programming priorities.
• Assist with negotiating deal terms and coordinating content acquisition activities with distribution partners.
• Review and revise content agreements and coordinate follow-up with Business Affairs and Legal Affairs to support timely execution.
• Coordinate with Operations teams to ensure required content assets and supporting materials are delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate title scheduling across internal programming systems, including WON, PTS, and other departmental tracking tools.
• Maintain accurate title information, schedules, agreements, and project tracking documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure content acquisition and programming activities remain on schedule.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate potential issues or delays related to agreements, asset delivery, or title scheduling.
• Manage multiple title and project workflows simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support additional content strategy, programming, and project coordination activities as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, content operations, programming, content acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience in the media, entertainment, television, or streaming industry preferred.
• Familiarity with content acquisition, licensing, programming, or distribution processes.
• Experience managing relationships and coordinating projects with external vendors, distributors, or business partners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and tracking information.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Business Affairs, Legal, Operations, Programming, and other internal stakeholders.
• Experience with content scheduling, programming, or workflow management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with systems such as WON and PTS is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar productivity tools.