Channel & Programming Manager, Samsung TV Plus
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Description
Position Summary
About Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service and is the most used streaming app on Samsung Smart TVs. A leader in FAST, Samsung TV Plus offers hundreds of channels and thousands of shows and movies on-demand in the U.S. Globally, the streaming service carries over 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries and is accessible on over 630M active devices. Samsung TV Plus is the exclusive home of Conan O’Brien TV, Letterman TV, and hundreds of additional exclusive channels available worldwide. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitors, and Family Hub.
About The Position
The Content & Programming Team ensures all content made available on Samsung TV Plus is of high quality, relevant, editorially justified and strategically aligned. The team provides end-to end ownership of content as it arrives and lives within Samsung TV Plus. The team will focus on taking a holistic view of the service which will enable us to have a clear view of what we can do to improve the service.
The Content and Programming Managers will work very closely with the Programming and Editorial Lead & Head to support in the creation of content strategies and then execute.
A significant area of focus for the Content and Programming Managers will be to handle the planning and scheduling of a growing number of owned and operated channels that are exclusive to the product, using both Amagi and SRT as outsource partners.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, a deep commercial understanding of content, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-territorial environment.
Role And Responsibilities
About Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service and is the most used streaming app on Samsung Smart TVs. A leader in FAST, Samsung TV Plus offers hundreds of channels and thousands of shows and movies on-demand in the U.S. Globally, the streaming service carries over 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries and is accessible on over 630M active devices. Samsung TV Plus is the exclusive home of Conan O’Brien TV, Letterman TV, and hundreds of additional exclusive channels available worldwide. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitors, and Family Hub.
About The Position
The Content & Programming Team ensures all content made available on Samsung TV Plus is of high quality, relevant, editorially justified and strategically aligned. The team provides end-to end ownership of content as it arrives and lives within Samsung TV Plus. The team will focus on taking a holistic view of the service which will enable us to have a clear view of what we can do to improve the service.
The Content and Programming Managers will work very closely with the Programming and Editorial Lead & Head to support in the creation of content strategies and then execute.
A significant area of focus for the Content and Programming Managers will be to handle the planning and scheduling of a growing number of owned and operated channels that are exclusive to the product, using both Amagi and SRT as outsource partners.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, a deep commercial understanding of content, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-territorial environment.
Role And Responsibilities
Your key Responsibilities
- To work alongside the Content Merchandising team and keep them informed of new content and channels coming down the line so that the team can plan and curate accordingly.
- To make key content, scheduling and marketing recommendations for our owned and operated channels to maximise audience potential
- To manage our channel, outsource partners ensuring that the quality of output is as we would expect. Hold regular business reviews with them to harness the best from the relationships.
- Conduct monthly reviews of our Mixed O&O’s which should include a deep dive into performance, inventory and acquisition plans/ strategy.
- Determine content schedules and programming logic
- Provide regular data and insights into channels for SLT
- To oversee the channel forecasting workflow ensuring that it is used in the right way to achieve accurate forecasting of new channels.
- Monitor ROI and Revenues – work with Curation and Marketing to push where needed
- Implement data-driven approaches to continuously refine content strategies and achieve measurable improvements in key performance metrics
To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Strong experience in channel programming, content scheduling or media planning within a broadcast, FAST, VOD or TV environment
- Proven ability to interpret performance data (ROI, revenue, audience metrics) and translate insights into actionable programming decisions.
- Take full ownership of assigned channels
- Build strong working relationships across key internal teams and partners.
- Establish a clear reporting rhythm for channel performance
- Contribute meaningfully to content acquisition and renewal discussions
- Identify new content opportunities to strengthen channel proposition.
- Success will be measured by KPI’s as well as regular feedback reviews.
Benefits of working at Samsung include
- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
- Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
- Car allowance
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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