Manager of Programming Ops

About Wonder Project

Wonder Project is a transformative entertainment brand producing and curating premium movies and TV series for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that entertainment has on our lives and on culture itself. Our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in—stories that bring audiences together and endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.

We're looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. We're building something new in entertainment, and that requires creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where every contribution matters and you're energized by the opportunity to shape culture through storytelling, you'll fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey as we build an entertainment brand committed to restoring faith in things worth believing in.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Programming Ops to join our Commercial Programming team, responsible for strategic oversight of our Channel and Content Operations. This role serves as a critical liaison between commercial programming, acquisitions, merchandising, and operations teams, ensuring our content catalog is optimally curated, merchandised, and managed. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with content expertise to drive engagement and maximize the value of our library.  Experience in Business Development and a background in Business Affairs or Legal is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Content Merchandising & Tooling

• Provide support to the team in merchandise tooling across Channel, ensuring parity when needed and leaning into additional requirements and capabilities 

Financial Management & Deal Tracking

• Track deals in department budget (Originals & Library) and provide timely feedback on deals in negotiation
• Review department cash flow and facilitate invoice management

Programming Planning & Database Management

• Manage all available dates, Airtable, and Curation Tool updates
• Lead mapping of quarterly and annual library programming plans
• Manage all current and potential titles in Airtable to ensure an appropriate blend of genre, audience demand, quality, and values
• Craft high-quality decks for internal stakeholders, brand partners, and executive leadership
• Manage Notion, the curation tool, program planner, and other key programming databases for an up-to-date view that can be shared across company
• Point person for all departmental decks, presentations, and pitch materials, ensuring brand consistency, commercial clarity, and creative excellence and ensure that such materials are housed and accessible for all internal stakeholders across the Studio Originals: TV, Film, and Unscripted Departments

Deal Terms & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• In collaboration with BALA, produce avails and key terms in Airtable based on deals that have closed for other departments’ visibility; update avails and terms each time an amendment is done for a library deal
• Be the go-to resource for questions from other departments on what the catalog will entail each month.  Assist in the creation of slide presentations highlighting upcoming titles for cross-departmental transparency.
• Manage the “What’s Coming to Wonder Project” internal monthly newsletter 

Original Acquisitions

• Review alignment across departments on key decisions (e.g., premiere dates of Originals, deadlines, legal and marketing deliverables)
• Work closely with Business and Legal Affairs to ensure all key terms are captured in Airtable and update avails and terms each time an amendment is done for a library deal, working closely with Legal
• Track and maintain potential acquisition submissions and ensure they are reviewed in a timely fashion
• Monitor industry trades, news outlets, and data platforms daily to track emerging trends, competitor activities, relevant M&A activity, and new project announcements
• Provide weekly updates across the commercial department to ensure accurate reporting to senior leadership
• Prepare and distribute bi-weekly report summarizing departmental performance, tracking KPIs across partnerships, programming, and other ancillary efforts
• Track and report on all departmental activities, including project statuses, brand outreach, partnership pipelines, ancillary outreach and performance (DVDs, publishing, soundtrack, etc.)

Qualifications

Required:

• 5-7+ years of experience in content programming, library management, or acquisitions within the entertainment industry (streaming, cable, or broadcast)
• Strong understanding of content licensing, windowing strategies, and distribution deal structures
• Proficiency with content management systems and databases (Airtable, Notion, or similar platforms)
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and track deal financials
• Experience with content merchandising and curation strategies across multiple platforms
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred:

• Experience with SVOD platform operations
• Background in both original and library content acquisition
• Knowledge of programming planning cycles and content strategy
• Familiarity with legal/business affairs processes and documentation

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: $110K + Bonus

Benefits, FSA, 401k

The Wonder Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The Wonder Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Wonder Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.