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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

VP, Content Strategy, Scheduling and Operations

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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VP, Content Strategy, Scheduling and Operations Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salary: $100,000–$180,000 per year. Employment Type: Full time.

The VP Content Strategy, Scheduling & Operations position is responsible for strategizing program schedules and rollouts for a number of Weigel Networks with the SVP of Content Strategy, along with overseeing the day‑to‑day scheduling and operations of the networks including creating and managing event and stunt initiatives with the program scheduling team, while coordinating with Acquisitions Lead recommendations for future programming. The position will work with the Research Team to follow networks performances, making scheduling adjustments based on performance, while tracking network competition. The ideal candidate will be well versed in content from television to film and has a passion for all television genres, in addition, will be skilled at evaluating practices and procedures to streamline and maximize processes while finding efficiencies. The candidate needs to be able to manage several projects at once while able to pivot to respond to programming opportunities. The role is based in Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities

Passion for TV and Movies, with knowledge of various television genres including classic television.

Awareness of TV landscape including networks and other platforms.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.

Experience with Program Management Systems (preferred).

Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

In‑Office

A minimum of 10–12 years' experience with increasing responsibility programming television networks or local stations.

At least 5 years' experience in a leadership role.

Our Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified‑FMLA Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tax‑free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

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