Senior Specialist

New York, NY, USA
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Job Description

About the Team:
The WatchFree+ Programming team at VIZIO is looking for a Senior Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the AVOD Content Manager, you will execute the programming strategy, merchandizing of film and TV episodic content on VIZIO’s WatchFree+ On Demand platform (AVOD). You will contribute to the editorial voice, programming quality, and overall success of our AVOD platform by engaging and growing our audience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background working with multiple internal stakeholders within the entertainment industry. This role requires strong organizational skills, outstanding time management, and the ability to regularly balance multiple priorities in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. This is a full-time position primarily based in Los Angeles with some travel to the Irvine corporate office.

What You Will Do:
  • Execute the AVOD programming strategy utilizing all available tools, data, and research for VIZIO’s On Demand AVOD platform.
  • Optimize, manage and maintain tracking of VIZIO’s inbound content inventory database across key content verticals and strategic initiatives.
  • Review content catalogs from major entertainment studios, distribution and production companies, as well as select independent outlets.
  • Have an experimental mindset, with the goal of using data to support the success of the programming strategy.
  • Engage with the larger VIZIO organization, partnering with Operations, Content Acquisitions, Editorial, Marketing, Product, and additional internal teams to prioritize key content deliverables.
  • Collaborate on programming best practices and strategies.
  • Perform competitive analysis to ensure programming strategy is aligned with VIZIO’s goals and content initiatives.
  • Manage ad hoc requests and can pivot to new priorities.
About You:
  • You have a bachelor’s degree.
  • You have 3+ years of relevant entertainment experience (FAST/AVOD/OTT/SVOD) with a recent focus on content programming and strategy.
  • You have direct experience in programming and scheduling with a CMS (Content Management Systems), especially for FAST Digital Linear Channels/AVOD/VOD.
  • You have advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • You are a self-starter with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and work effectively against multiple competing deadlines.
  • You have excellent project management skills with proven ability to work effectively with cross functional teams with an emphasis on strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • You are self-motivated, extremely well organized with an exceptional attention to detail, genuine curiosity, and a can-do positive attitude to contribute to the success of the team.
  • You have broad knowledge and passion for pop culture, TV, and film content.
  • Experience with programming En Español content and/or Spanish speaking is a plus.

About VIZIO:
We are Beautifully Simple.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

For California-based employment:
The minimum salary for this position is $72,000/year. The maximum salary for this position $132,000/year. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, and a range of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.