Senior Programming Manager, Content Merchandising

Paramount

Senior Programming Manager driving viewership and monetization for Pluto TV content. Leading programming strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experience.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeBurbank • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert on TV, film, and digital content, applying industry knowledge to inform programming and editorial decisions.
Lead and manage programming staff, workflows, and meetings to ensure alignment, execution, and accountability.
Oversee scheduling and merchandising strategies, partnering with BI and Data Science to optimize discovery, personalization, and recommendations.
Develop and refine programming plans (daily & long-term), using insights and testing to improve engagement and outcomes.
Manage and track the content pipeline and availability windows, while leveraging internal tools and systems to support planning, curation, and scalable workflows.
Support content selection and prioritization processes to align programming decisions with audience goals and performance targets.
Collaborate cross-functionally (Product, Marketing, Promotions, Content Ops, and Partnerships) to optimize content performance; research and evaluate new content opportunities while contributing to process improvements and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in programming or merchandising within digital or traditional media environments
Deep knowledge of CMS platforms and a deep aptitude for learning and optimizing new tools and technologies
Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines individually
Proficiency in Airtable or other project management tools
Proactive, tech-savvy mindset with a focus on improving systems, workflows, and processes
Solid cross-functional collaborator with the ability to solve complex problems
Extensive knowledge of and passion for pop culture, including TV, film, and digital video
Exemplary research skills and remarkable attention to detail
Familiarity with metadata best practices and copywriting for content discovery and engagement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

programmingmerchandisingproject managementcontent selectionmetadata best practicescopywritingdata analysiscontent curationaudience engagementinsight development

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailproactivityorganizational skillscommunicationadaptabilityaccountabilitycreativity