Channel Manager

Job Description

Be part of the magic and become our new Channel Manager within Kids Programming Team for a fixed term of 2 years.

What you need to know about us?

AMC Networks, as a home to some of the most popular tv shows ever like The Walking Dead or Breaking Bad, has a colorful portfolio that appeals to all viewers. We're proud to be home to the Handball Champions League, Dora Havas bakes her most delicious cakes and even Berry and Dolly have their adventures with us.

Join us and be part of the creation of our wonderful programs! Our portfolio includes AMC, FilmCafé, FilmMania, Film+, JimJam, Minimax, Sport1, Sport2, Spektrum, Spektrum Home and TV Paprika.

What are your everyday tasks if you join?

• Plan the monthly macro schedules of the assigned feeds maximizing the rating delivery.
• Ensure competitive grid according to the brand and program models.
• Strengthen channels/slots and increase ratings based on annual goals.
• Ensure requested commercial inventory (if/where necessary).
• Bring new initiatives how to further strengthen our channels, act like a brand manager
• Be Familiar with the content library of the assigned channels, monitor market trends and competitors' programming strategy.
• Work closely with the Head of Kids Channels to develop programming strategy.
• Monitor viewership data (SHR, AMR etc), analyze the ratings by slots/program titles as well as competitors’ grids and deliver regular/ad-hoc presentations.
• Create the final monthly grids and all support materials.
• Initiate (cross) promotional opportunities, make promo orders and supervise usage.
• Prepare the highlights’ presentations, discuss content part of special promos.
• Support preparation of marketing campaigns and search for extra marketing opportunities.
• Follow quota requirements, prepare reports on regular/ad-hoc basis.
• Keep documents, database up to date, maintain records accurately.
• Work closely with the Schedulers and other departments (Affiliate Sales, AdSales, Creative Service, Marketing, PR) on designated channel related activities.

What working conditions can you expect?

• The position is for definite 2-year term, full-time, working 8 hours a day.
• We work 3 days from the office and 2 days from home.

What are the excitements with the role and the company?

• You can take part in online and offline soft skills and professional trainings all year.
• We consider work-life balance seriously, no overtime can be expected.
• Wellbeing is important to us, so we often run physical and emotional wellbeing online workshops.
• Colleagues spend a lot of time working together, but there are also opportunities to socialize including voluntary activities and offsite team-building activities.

When should you apply?

• If you have knowledge of the television market, at least 5 years of experience in Programming, preferably Program Planning;
• If you have a strong understanding of the target audience, market trends, competitors' programming strategy as well as familiarity with the international market for shows/brands related to the designated genre;
• If you speak and write English at a professional level; second language knowledge (Romanian/Czech/Slovak/Polish/Serbian/Slovenian) is an advantage
• If you are familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, Word at a high level;
• If you have experience in managing complex tasks;
• And if you are pro-active and a team worker, come and join us!

What happens after you apply?

If we find your CV relevant, you will be invited for a Teams? interview with the manager. This is a 60-minute interview, where you will have the opportunity to ask us questions.

If you would like to work with us, click the Apply button and send us your CV today!