Sr. Manager, Scheduling & Analytics - Disney Entertainment Television

Job ID 10112425 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Feb. 13, 2025

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Job Summary:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, Scheduling & Analytics to join our ABC Content Strategy and Scheduling team, overseeing the planning and performance of the ABC linear channel. Reporting to the SVP of Content Strategy & Scheduling, the ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the 52-week planning grid for ABC primetime, ensuring accurate program inventory, and providing schedule grids for key stakeholders. This role requires leadership and collaboration skills to coordinate with programming, network operations, and publicity teams to ensure accurate and professional program bookings. The Senior Manager, Analytics & Scheduling will also manage a coordinator, develop long-term scenarios to optimize the program schedule, track and share competitive broadcast schedule releases, and collaborate with IT to identify and validate product enhancements on the scheduling system.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for prime-time linear program planning, from episodic scheduling to ensuring content is accurately presented on end platforms.
Lead the maintenance of the 52-week planning grid for ABC primetime, ensuring the accuracy of program inventory.
Responsible for analyzing the performance of the linear network to drive viewership, translating broad departmental strategies into actionable, tactical measures.
Leverage a data-driven background to derive actionable insights to optimize network performance.
Provide and review schedule grids for key stakeholders.
Coordinate with programming, network operations, and publicity teams to ensure accurate and professional program bookings.
Lead and manage a Coordinator, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance and professional development.
Communicate relevant scheduling and planning information to internal stakeholders, including ABCE, ABC News, ESPN and Disney linear networks.
Troubleshoot issues related to the schedule, metadata, and workflows.
Develop and present long-term scenarios to optimize the program schedule.
Collaborate with IT to identify and validate product enhancements in the ABC scheduling system, and aid in development of consolidated scheduling tools across TWDC.
Track and analyze competitive broadcast schedule releases.
Collaborate with publicity and research teams on strategic ratings stories
Hands-on crafting and presenting analysis to further network performance at an advanced level.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of 7 years of experience within content planning and/or analytics for a linear network
In-depth understanding of Scheduling and Programming and a comprehensive knowledge of broadcast network operations.
Comfort navigating complex data environments.
Experience in curating and analyzing large datasets to derive business insights.
Strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Superior organizational, prioritization, and time management skills; ability to execute against multiple, high-priority projects, with a keen attention to detail.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior management and staff.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in scheduling software and tools.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to inform scheduling decisions and optimize network performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with Nielsen, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel.
Proven experience in leading and managing a team member, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.
Passion and insight into ABC content and The Walt Disney Company segments, brands, and franchises, with the expertise to build further audience engagement.
Experience with data analytics and performance metrics to inform scheduling decisions.
Familiarity with competitive analysis and market research in the broadcast industry.
Knowledge of digital and streaming platforms and their impact on linear scheduling.
Experience in project management and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot scheduling and operational issues.
Understanding of audience behavior and trends to enhance programming strategies.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience

**Please note this role is in office 4x/week (Monday – Thursday) and work from home on Friday. The preferred location would be Burbank, CA; however, we will consider candidates who can work in our NYC office.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $103,500.00 to $138,800.00 per year and in New York, NY is $108,400.00 to $145,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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