About the role

  • Manager overseeing ESPN's college basketball programming team and high school sports. Collaborating with various internal departments for strategic programming and scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the men’s and women’s college basketball and high school sports programming team
  • Assist in the strategic approach to building ESPN’s men’s and women’s college basketball linear programming schedule
  • Maintain ESPN’s college basketball programming schedules
  • Serve as a liaison between programming and various partner conferences
  • Research and stay current on team projections and potential audience deliveries
  • Collaborate with the associate manager to serve as a liaison between the college basketball programming team and various internal departments
  • Oversee the internal scheduling processes for men’s and women’s college basketball in internal systems
  • Work closely with the digital team to ensure men’s and women’s basketball from partner conferences are inputted accurately
  • Lead efforts in high school programming strategy

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience
  • Strong knowledge of sports television, the sports business, and the cable industry
  • Experience in college basketball operations or a similar role
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Understanding of the scope and operations of ESPN networks
  • Knowledge of the television programming industry, focusing on the sports programming business and network and cable properties
  • Awareness of industry trends and competitor developments
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Willingness to work some nights and weekends

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Programming Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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