Channel Manager

**Company Description**
Pedestrian Group is home to the strongest media brands creating culture for young Aussies.

This starts with PEDESTRIAN’s youth focused teams of journalists who understand the trends and topics that make their audience seen.

PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION is the only TV destination curated and created for young Aussies. Our partnerships and production teams provide award-winning client solutions to Australia’s biggest and most innovative advertisers, driven by insights and unfiltered creativity. We are wherever young Aussies are - any screen, any platform, any conversation, any location; TV, social, web, experiential and more.

Our HQ is in Sydney with an office in Melbourne.

As the Channel Manager for Pedestrian Television, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our content strategy across the 9Now platform.

Your focus will be on curating engaging content that resonates with youth audiences, driving viewership and enhancing brand visibility. You will analyse trends and leverage data insights to implement effective programming strategies and marketing initiatives. Additionally, you'll manage content schedules, collaborate with key stakeholders, and oversee the accuracy of metadata and transmission logs, ensuring a seamless viewing experience.

**Day-to-Day Responsibilities**:

- Craft and implement data-driven programming strategies to boost viewership and engagement.
- Develop and execute marketing strategies across owned channels and partnerships.
- Manage daily content schedules and communicate the strategy to Pedestrian Group.
- Manage metadata for content in internal systems and external platforms for accuracy.
- Classify and categorise content to ensure appropriate audience viewership.
- Collaborate with 9Now’s Content Programmer to enhance visibility on the network.
- Align content strategies with Pedestrian's Head of Editorial, to support growth.
- Monitor the BVOD competitor landscape for industry trends.
- Manage license agreements with distributors and content creators.
- Maintain daily transmission logs and provide reporting to content license partners and clients.
- Brief Design and Video teams for creating marketing assets for VOD and live channels.
- Collaborate with partnerships teams on sponsored content integration.

**Qualifications**
- Understanding of the television and BVOD market
- Knowledge of local and international content
- Strong editorial and curation skills for youth audiences
- Proficient in analytical and critical thinking, with experience in performance metrics (e.g., OZTAM)
- Ability to analyse trends and leverage data insights
- Familiarity with content management systems; experience with Zype preferred
- Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills with high attention to detail
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Proven experience in programming and content management
- Passion for television, film, and pop culture, aligned with PEDESTRIAN’s tone of voice
- Proven ability to plan and implement data-driven strategies and initiatives

**Additional Information** Pedestrian Perks**
- Wellness: Everyone at Pedestrian Group has access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance service which includes counselling, money management advice, nutrition & lifestyle coaching, legal advice and more.
- Environment: We foster a casual and friendly office environment, where dogs are welcome and breakfast and snacks are provided.
- Work hard, play harder: Pedestrian Group Health & Culture Club runs all company half-yearly Summits, events and activities to bring everyone in the business together, strategise how we move forward, and importantly, have a good time
- Career Development: We provide our staff opportunities for personal and professional growth with online learning platforms, opportunities to attend conferences, and in-person instructor led workshops.
- Recognition: We celebrate the wins; monthly MVPs announced at Showcase win a giftcard and Workaversaries are recognised with $100 for every year of service.
- Work-life balance: We offer our employees options for flexible working arrangements, monthly half-day Fridays and a day off for your birthday if it lands on a weekday
- Discounts: We are constantly collaborating with local businesses to access discounts for our staff. Pay it forward: Pedestrian Group’s charity and community program leverages our unique set of skills to help raise funds and awareness for issues affecting Aussie youth.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes**.