Overview / Objective

The NFL Network Programming team is responsible for strategic short and long-term program planning and scheduling, day-to-day programming operations, as well as management and execution of third-party content partnerships for NFL Network. NFLN Programming works closely with all NFL owned and operated platforms (NFL+, NFL Channel, NFL.com, etc.) to curate a cross-platform programming and content strategy that optimizes consumption and asset value for the NFL. The primary function of this role is to support the NFL Network Programming team by managing many of the day-to-day program scheduling operations under the direction of the Senior Director, Programming. 

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the day-to-day scheduling operations of NFL Network:
  • Maintain the Wide Orbit program scheduling system to input and communicate NFLN on-air schedule to Traffic, Formatting and Sales, ensuring all programs and commercial inventory air as scheduled
  • Working with individual show producers, create all NFLN program descriptions and distribute to internal parties and third-party distributors for EPG’s, online listings, and multi-platform guide information
  • Input NFLN program schedule in Nielsen site so NFLN can receive daily ratings
  • Oversee scheduling of VOD content across internal and external platforms
• Coordinate program delivery between show producers and Master Control
• Communicate breaking news plans to Master Control, Traffic and On-Air Promotions to ensure commercial logs are properly adjusted to reflect updated programming
• Contribute to the strategic short and long-term schedule planning for NFL Network as well as emerging digital platforms like NFL+ and NFL Channel (FAST)
  • Create and maintain key business planning materials relating to NFLN programming as part of the NFL’s quarterly and annual business planning cycle
  • Identify opportunities for programming stunts and initiatives and make specific programming recommendations that will increase ratings
  • Work closely with the Audience Research group to track performance of NFLN programming initiatives and use their data to drive strategic scheduling decisions
  • Serve as primary NFLN Programming liaison to collaborate with key internal groups on a cross-platform content strategy for all NFL owned and operated platforms
• Support third-party content partnerships by serving as Partner Manager for select content partnerships, coordinating all aspects of the production plans, marketing, sales, and digital media executions, as well as support throughout contract renewal negotiations for certain properties

Salary / Pay Range

• This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Required Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent education; degree in communications or related field preferred
• 2+ years of media experience required; content programming experience preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, incl. proficient skillset in PowerPoint and Excel
• Passion and knowledge of football and familiarity with evolving sports media landscape

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• The Programming team is expected to perform our responsibilities at a high level of collaboration, efficiency, and leadership, on a timely basis, in alignment with the NFL’s Values.

Travel

• Potential travel (1-2 times per year)

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week. 
• The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 
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• The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.