Content Programming Lead

About Anuvu

For more than a decade, Anuvu has provided technology-driven entertainment and connectivity solutions primarily for the aviation and maritime sectors, enabling passengers around the world to enjoy broadband internet, movies, TV, and games. Trusted by top brands like Southwest Airlines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Emirates, and Celebrity Cruises, Anuvu delivers scalable and affordable services that evolve with passengers' ever-changing needs.

Currently undergoing a transformative phase, Anuvu aims to maintain its position as a leading provider in mobility markets by balancing today's customer demands with future-ready flexibility.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Content Programming Manager to deliver high-quality, dynamic movie and TV programming catered to client preferences, including Hollywood, international, and Western content. This position involves coordinating with multiple teams to ensure all content aligns with client-specific requirements and airline editorial standards, while working closely with clients to provide exemplary service under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze programming options and collaborate with distributors to collect licensing information.
• Evaluate content suitability, prepare advisory notes, and lead content discussions with both colleagues and clients to ensure quality and compliance.
• Create and present strategic, creative programming recommendations to clients to continually enhance the quality and direction of content portfolios.
• Serve as the primary contact between UK/international offices, sister companies, and suppliers to align content selection and delivery.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships, influencing content choices to optimize profitability.
• Manage and nurture partnerships with all external content providers proactively.
• Monitor clients’ contract compliance alongside the Client Account Management team.
• Explore and propose deal structuring strategies in close coordination with commercial finance teams.
• Conduct negotiations on license fees when necessary to secure competitive arrangements.
• Identify new revenue opportunities within the existing client base through programming and other service promotions.
• Assess industry trends to set growth-aligned goals.
• Support sales and account management teams by providing programming expertise for proposal and tender preparation.
• Contribute to shaping departmental strategies, improving processes, and sharing best practices.
• Develop and deliver content strategy presentations to clients, facilitating strategic dialogue.
• Analyze content performance metrics and audience engagement to inform data-driven programming proposals.

Expectations

• Deliver consistent, high-quality results within strict deadlines while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Exhibit excellent communication and stakeholder management skills along with passionate knowledge of movies, TV, and social media.
• Possess substantial experience in content programming roles, including managing complex negotiations and key client relationships.

Skills and Interests

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, customer service, and influencing capabilities.
• Proficiency in writing, proofreading, and administrative duties.
• Strong familiarity with digital content platforms, technology trends, and emerging mediums.
• Creative mindset with the ability to foster innovation and agile idea communication.
• Experience working within Middle Eastern or Asian cultural contexts is preferred.
• Multilingual abilities are advantageous.
• Proven record in managing effective client relationships.

Work Culture Fit

• Supports and promotes a diverse and inclusive global work environment.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative with limited supervision.
• Balancing forward-thinking with task completion in the present.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on internal stakeholder engagement.
• Curious and open to continual learning and solution-finding.
• Open to delivering and receiving constructive feedback.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to completing tasks efficiently.

Benefits

Joining Anuvu offers a chance to grow professionally in a culture that values collaboration and innovation. Employees enjoy competitive benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, life insurance, flexible work schedules, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Anuvu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.