Manager, Channel Programming

Department: Sales & Distribution

Location:Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

The Manager, Channel Programming and Planning (SVOD and FAST) is responsible for shaping and executing the programming vision across streaming platforms. This role curates dynamic, audience-driven content lineups that reflect each channel's unique voice and brand identity. Working at the intersection of creativity and analytics, the Manager strategically selects and merchandises titles to drive engagement, retention, and growth.

Partnering closely with Research, Marketing, Creative, Partner Relations, and Operations, this role ensures each channel delivers a cohesive and compelling viewer experience. The ideal candidate combines a passion for storytelling with a deep understanding of audience insights, platform strategies, and emerging trends in the evolving SVOD and FAST landscape.

Responsibilities

• Curate standout programming lineups that align with each channel's voice, audience, and brand promise.
• Analyze content avails to strategically select titles that drive engagement and viewer retention.
• Merchandise content for maximum impact, from themed stunts and marathons to tentpole events and seasonal spotlights.
• Collaborate with Partner Relations to position channels for optimal platform visibility and promotional opportunities.
• Partner with Research to track performance, interpret audience insights, and evolve programming strategies accordingly.
• Stay ahead of content trends, audience behavior, and competitive programming in the SVOD and FAST landscape.
• Develop programming calendars that balance data-driven strategy with creative instinct.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, and Operations teams to bring channel strategies to life.
• Ensure each channel maintains a consistent, compelling, and on-brand viewer experience across platforms.
• Contribute ideas that elevate the overall programming vision and help grow audience reach and watch time.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5 years of experience in channel programming, content planning, or scheduling within television, SVOD, or FAST environments.
• Proven ability to curate and merchandise content lineups that drive engagement, retention, and audience growth.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data and performance insights to guide programming strategy.
• Deep understanding of streaming platform ecosystems, content metadata, and scheduling workflows.
• Creative sensibility with an instinct for audience trends, storytelling, and brand alignment.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Research, and Operations teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and long-term strategic focus.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television

Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40 networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$85,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000