You are a strong leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive programming strategy for our 24/7 streaming News channel on Vix. You bring exceptional communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect across diverse stakeholder groups.
YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)
Oversee total functionality for Noticias Univision 24/7, local news, and entertainment channels.Lead the end-to-end operations of streaming channels, including content scheduling, playout, format management, and content delivery workflows.Develop and implement operational strategies that maximize efficiency.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Format Editors and Scheduling Coordinators to ensure all technical requirements are properly met, creating the necessary version(s) for internal clients or for distribution.Oversee content ingestion into content management platform for our channels and syndication to TVU (streaming platform), metadata management (Title Registry), and quality control processes to maintain consistent, high-quality streaming standards.Partner with engineering and product team (TVU) to troubleshoot, document, resolve, and improve system issues affecting streaming operations.Provide operational feedback to product (TVU) and engineering team, influencing platform (U/I) enhancements, feature development, and track all customizations.Conduct system testing of new update features and graphics in the sandbox and VM updates to discover any operational bugs in software.Monitor network and local channels programming changes to update grids and playlist accordingly, including news updates, breaking news, and scheduling of all long-form programming for the channels.Monitor media rights of content based on communication with Producers and Content team to avoid rights infringement, including “best of shows” for the weekend.Ensuring all social media profiles for 24/7 reflect the channel identity.Availability to be on call after hours and weekends as necessary to revise playlist, trigger breaking news or support News team needs.YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5+ years of media industry experience required.Strong experience in programming strategy, scheduling, and operations.Technical background and/or familiarity with FAST channel streaming platform specifications.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Project management experience in a technical oriented environment.Must be detailed and process-oriented with the ability to multitask and maintain a good level of understanding of multiple operational functions.Familiarity with workflow concepts: lead times, input/output relations.PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel skills.Bi-lingual (Spanish, English) is required.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under pressure.OUR BENEFITS
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.