VP, Programming [Remote]

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description Position Overview: Responsible for all rights management, near-term and long-term programming, strategic scheduling, formatting, reporting and contingency planning for all sports across linear and digital platforms. Responsibilities: • Responsible for scheduling, planning, and reporting, including communicating schedule information to both internal and external partners. • Responsible for negotiating and managing rights to sports events and programming. • Identifies and fosters strong strategic partnerships across the Versant sports portfolio of sports leagues, teams, and other organizations. • Oversee all matters related to live Sports and Golf Channel contingencies, including leveraging relationships across VERSANT and with league partners • Collaborate with sales and production to create and execute program formats. • Identifies and implements changes to programming content, schedule and look based on research data. • Oversee sports VOD programming and content and the GolfPass Virtual Channel. • Manage all aspects of international programming related to sports to help generate distribution deals and manage international partner relationships. • Lead & manage a programming team. Qualifications Basic Requirements: • Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, related field, or equivalent • Minimum 15 years of experience in sports programming in broadcast industry • Proven ability to work with and influence senior key stakeholders • Experience building and leading creative, forward-thinking teams Desired Characteristics: • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Strong problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Experienced knowledge base of basketball, golf, motorsports Additional Requirements: • This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job