The Programming Manager, Kids is in charge of the content evaluation, channel mix, programming quality, and overall success of the domestic and U.S. Hispanic markets. They will develop and implement strategies that deliver on the department KPI’s. The Programming Manager is on the front line of revolutionizing the future of TV and is critical to achieving the Pluto TV mission of entertaining the planet.

This is a meaningful role with a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Provide expertise within the construct of the Kids and Youth categories and lead all aspects of content programming using the tools and resources available to the editorial team
• Develop successful programming schedules based on data around audience behavior and content
• Use viewership data to continually optimize the performance of the category and the channels within that category
• Engage with the larger Pluto TV organization, partnering with the Promotion and Marketing teams, Content Ops, Live Ops, and Content Acquisition/Partner Relations teams to ensure smooth cross-department operations
• Review and tirelessly research content and content catalogs and make selections that will positively impact the channels performance and department KPI’s
• Contribute best practices and programming concepts to the team
• Manage freelance and Jr Editors as needed to achieve programming and operational goals
• Learn new software and practices to increase efficiency and quality
• Submit bugs and product feedback for the Pluto CMS
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

We believe the right individual will have the following skills and experience in order to be successful in this role:

• 4+ years direct experience programming within a digital or traditional media environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Hands on experience and knowledge with Kids content
• Knowledge of COPPA rules as well as other regulations surrounding Kids programming and marketing
• Experience using analytic tools such as Tableau

• Team management experience preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally to resolve complex issues
• Having an experimental mentality with the goal of using data to support the success of content, channels, programming, and scheduling
• Broad knowledge and passion for pop culture, TV, film and online video (i.e. being a “Pop Culture PhD”)
• Ability to perform in-depth research and apply data effectively and strategically
• Excellent multi-tasking and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of best practices in metadata creation and copywriting