Sr. Specialist Sports Programming

Profile

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Job Summary

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of sports editorial features for our traditional video, mobile and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable across all sports and skilled at editing and packaging content in a compelling way across platforms. The Sr. Specialist should be proficient at navigating sports schedules, content planning, creation and management as it relates to the larger programming team and business units. The Sr. Specialist should be flexible with scheduling based on the annual tent-pole calendar, seasonality, and special events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities


Manage daily sports programming for Xfinity's X1, Flex, XClass TV, Stream app and customer portal

Support Director of Sports Programming with quarterly planning, release planning and prioritization of live sports events and video on demand

Manage cross-platform content pitches for larger editorial group

Interface with Director of Sports Programming to ensure campaigns have been vetted and are ready for production

Work seamlessly with other cross-functional teams, including engineering and metadata leads, UX and design and content partnership stakeholders

Troubleshoot content and metadata and work with triage teams to resolve customer-facing issues

Collaborate with sales and consumer engagement marketing teams on live sports campaigns

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Minimum Requirements


5-7 years' experience in sports media and marketing industry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strict attention to detail, spelling and grammar

Sound knowledge of pro and college sports, leagues, players, teams, organizations and popular networks

Ability to write creative and engaging copy and craft compelling on-platform campaigns

Familiarity with social media platforms

Ability to cover special assignments and events

Experience with content management systems and web analytics tools

Basic experience with Photoshop, Slack, Teams and Excel

Bachelor's degree (Journalism, English or Communication majors preferred), or equivalent experience


Employees at all levels are expected to:


Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

Drive results and growth.

Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

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Company info

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