Senior Manager, Programming – Boardsports Full Time

Red Bull Media House gives an editorial voice to the brand by creating authentic content that engages audiences through compelling subject matter and high-quality visual appeal. We’re seeking an innovative Sr. Programming Manager of Board Sports to bring our Brand’s story to new audiences by engaging target consumers across our digital channels, Owned platforms & third-party outlets. This person will take ownership of creating compelling content experiences, finding the target audience digitally, and developing a re-addressable fanbase on behalf of the brand. Working closely with the Director of Board Sports Network, this person and their team will be collectively accountable for Board Sports content alignment, promotion, distribution, and defining measurable success metrics across Red Bull’s Owned (Red Bull TV, RedBull.com) and Managed (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) platforms.

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with:

DRIVE BOARDSPORTS PROGRAMMING STRATEGY

Responsible for multi-platform audience growth content strategy surrounding Red Bull’s slate of Board Sports projects, events/shows, original video productions, relevant third-party competitions, and editorial on Red Bull’s website Identify Boardsports projects, stories, and events with the potential to break through and reach mass audiences Build & maintain the definitive Board Sports Programming content calendar across Red Bull’s Owned and Managed platforms Optimize channel performance and experience through scheduling, featuring, customized functionalities and smooth consumer journeys Sharpen the strategies of Owned and Managed channels constantly, identify potential programming partner channels, and build consistent holistic programming and release plans across the network Define clear project success metrics inclusive of video views, minutes watched, engagements, and website visitors Work with cross functional teams responsible for paying into audience development: Content Production, Social Programming, Owned Programming, Communications, Sports Marketing, Insights/Analytics, and Advertising Lead on identifying learnings to make our content more impactful towards our KPI’s, especially focusing on content that can break outside of the core audience while also achieving authentic brand cut-through

EXECUTION

Brief specific content needs with the Content team to maximize performance depending on platform and goals Develop activation plans with the content and Communications departments to maximize reach of this content Oversee boardsports social media accounts, including community management, copy writing, publishing, and real-team event coverage Support live programming team for all US-based LIVE board sports broadcasts

NETWORKING & COLLABORATION

Collaborate with key stakeholders to define & implement the Red Bull US Sports tone of voice across all channels Collaborate with Media Partnerships to identify distribution opportunities that reach mass audiences, providing strategic input and feedback on the impact of 3rd party releases to inform future partnerships Build a crisp team of subject-matter audience experts to develop platform native content optimization Collaborate with Red Bull Global Programming leadership to define a cohesive content marketing strategy, best practices, and strong US value proposition on co-operated channels (@redbull, @redbullusa, @redbullsurfing, @redbullskate, and @redbullsnow) Collaborate with Advertising to shape a cohesive Board Sports-audience development paid media strategy

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Lead Social Media Manager to successfully develop strategies and tactical plans Foster a high-performing, innovative, and results-based culture with your team by establishing objectives and focusing on key results Ensure Social Media Manager develops strategies and plans grounded in business priorities and consumer insights Provide coaching and development for Social Media Manager to support continual growth Motivate your direct report in the execution of social campaigns, encouraging them to meet and surpass their goals Onboard, contract, and oversee freelance writers, social producers, and consultants from project start to delivery

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• 8+ years of digital content marketing and/or Programming for a sports or media/entertainment brand
• Track record of marketing a global brand via social media by transforming creative ideas into successful campaigns across multiple sub-brands that drive consumer engagement, sustainable audience growth, positive brand sentiment, credibility, and innovation
• Provide examples of developing and executing social media content marketing strategies
• Track record of driving the adoption of new ideas and concepts and pioneering new approaches within your team or company
• Analytic thinking, high affinity to data, with the ability to translate into strategy and concrete initiatives
• People-management solid skills; ability to manage cross-functional relationships at various levels
• Advanced decision-making skills with proven ability to drive direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams.
• Possess a rigorous understanding of how to program video content for audiences on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
• Lives and breathes media on the internet
• Excellent digital industry knowledge
• Leadership skills, problem-solving, mediation, and coaching skills, and ability to manage conflicts of interest
• Extreme attention to detail with relentlessly high standards
• Agile Project Management and Kanban are a huge plus
• Strong planning, project execution, and analytical competencies

The base salary range for this position is $136,895 to $151,304 + cash incentives Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull Media House North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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