Programming Manager Benelux - based in Berlin
Viacom International Media Networks is the leading entertainment and youth & kids broadcaster in the world. In the Netherlands more than 7 million households receive the channels Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Kindernet. Viacom International Media Networks is also active with various digital channels. Together with Germany, Belgium and Scandinavia, the Netherlands form the Northern region.
For our Nickelodeon team in Berlin, Germany we are recruiting, initially limited to two years, a
Programming Manager Benelux (f/m)
Just the right job for you:
- Develop and support processes for communication with partners, competitors, regional and international offices and IPS for a long-term program strategy for Nickelodeon properties
- Management of programming in region with competition analysis and efficient planning
- Responsible for program planning and schedule preparation to drive audience viewing and enhance brand positioning
- Achieve ratings targets for Nickelodeon channels in the region
- Act as link between Nickelodeon International regarding clearance of titles for new shows
- Develop and identify competitive year plan customised to target group
- Act as link between broadcast facilities and other people working on same region
- Manage on air promotional production and monthly make list schedule strategy
- Communicate and report in internal monthly process
That‘s why we want you:
- Bachelor's degree in planning, economics, business or public administration, or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience required
- At least 3 years previous television programming and management experience
- Distinct affinity to target group kids and ideally knowledge of kids’ television market in Benelux
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organization skills
- Excellent customer service skills including ability to manage customer expectations (brand managers)
- Ability to work under pressure with continuous ability to reprioritize, applying media thinking and “best practice” knowledge to all areas of program planning with minimal guidance
- Strong detail and deadline orientation combined with great time management skills
Sounds just like You? Then this job will suit you perfectly. Send us your application in English and let us know your earliest possible starting date via webpage (www.mtvnetworks.de/jobs) or email to litta.anne@mtvne.com.