Manager, Programming Operations, Digital Video English

Condé Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world's most celebrated brands. Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 37 million subscribers on Youtube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore's Top 100 Properties. New York, NY

• Support and execute day-to-day programming operations to deliver on the team’s strategy and plans aligned with the strategic vision of CNE’s Digital Video English business
• Support the development of consistent project management and business operations standards and processes
• Contribute to and maintain the centralized repository of workflows, tools, documentation and standards, looking to minimize complexities and optimize efficiency and engagement
• Establish and maintain operational consistency and rigor across Digital Video Programming & Development for specific brands
• Manage the lifecycle of digital video content from ideation to distribution
  • Partner with VP, Digital Video Programming & Development and their teams on the development, iteration, and execution of the cross-platform programming plans by brand
  • Track and monitor actualization of programming plans, identifying and resolving issues timely as they arise
  • Maintain video fulfillment trackers, update video metadata, and ensure all video information is current in the respective systems and tools
  • Manage and operationalize key internal creative/content workflows and related documentation (ie Show Packs, Production Greenlight Documents)
  • Manage programming timelines to ensure cuts are being reviewed, assets are being delivered, etc. and meet all necessary deadlines
  • Coordinate ideation sessions across Programming and Production teams to review creative of ongoing series and develop new shows
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, establish best practices and guidance, and optimize workflows
• Oversee video scheduling calendar, lead specific divisional scheduling meetings, and support collaborative video scheduling efforts across Programming Operations team

• Collaborate closely with key CNE stakeholders within a video’s lifecycle (i.e. Production Management, Talent Group) to surface issues, delays, etc. to the Digital Video Programming & Development leaders
• Work closely with CNE’s internal marketing and sales team to communicate upcoming programming slates and deliver previews
• Update CNE’s internal tools and tracking systems to effectively communicate programming plan updates across CNE’s Digital Video business and Content Operations
• Act as CNE’s communication bridge for Condé Nast’s Content Operations team, specifically within the video operations and talent group teams

• Collaborate with key DVE team members and CN Global Technology partners on optimization of metadata capture and communication needs within critical video lifecycle system
• Support efforts in driving engagement, understanding and fostering wider adoption of a centralized video lifecycle tracking system across DVE organization

• 2+ years of progressive program or production management experience in an entertainment or media company
• Experience working in a start-up team within a global, matrixed organization
• Experience working with creative stakeholders, including gathering, providing, and implementing creative feedback effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and interpersonal
• Expertise in synthesizing information from varied sources and developing documentation/presentations for all levels
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills in order to identify and implement effective solutions
• Entrepreneurial, creative, curious, and holistic mindset; eagerness to learn
• Ability to track details as well as manage multiple priorities and projects at once
• Agile and flexible to shifting priorities and partner needs
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and think pragmatically
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and solutions-oriented approach
• Familiarity with the brands and businesses of Condé Nast
• Strong PC skills across key technical tools (i.e. Google Suite)