AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.
We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.
We are currently seeking an SVP - Pricing & Planning to join our Pricing & Planning team based in our New York, New York headquarters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary responsibility is to lead the Pricing & Planning team in maximizing the revenue potential and pricing yield for AMC Networks linear and digital advertising inventory with a total portfolio/cross-platform focus
- In collaboration with EVP Revenue Management, develop and implement pricing and packaging strategies for ad inventory while considering Upfront & Scatter marketplace conditions, competitive landscape and target audience demographics
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to leverage for driving yield and optimization tactics. Analyze category demand patterns to constantly flex pricing and inventory strategies in order to ensure optimal revenue generation
- Oversee the inventory management process, including but not limited to Sales estimates/rate card development, forecasting, tracking available ad inventory, liability management/stewardship and managing oversold or unfilled inventory situations
- Collaborate with Ad Sales management, Research, Commercial Operations, Digital Ad Ops, Direct Response
- Sales, Global Technology & Operations and Integrated Marketing teams to implement pricing and planning strategies that achieve revenue optimization
- Work closely with Corporate Finance team on Quarterly and Annual revenue forecasts, Monthly management of risks & opportunities, Weekly pacing reports and annual budget process
- Stay abreast of advancements in advanced advertising/addressable, data analytics and programmatic to identify and implement solutions that enhance targeted capabilities, increase ad efficacy and drive revenue growth
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in pricing & planning within the television or media industry
- Solid track record of developing and implementing pricing and packaging strategies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret/visualize data and make strategic recommendations
- Ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams across the company to drive results
- In-depth knowledge of advertising supply & demand market dynamics, industry trends and competitive landscape
- Experience with inventory management systems and yield management platforms
- Effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Advanced Excel User (Macro, V-Look Ups); Visualization
- Tools (PowerBi, Tableau, SQL etc.); Salesforce; Wide Orbit, Operative One, FreeWheel, Revenue Analytics, Boostr
The base compensation range for this position is $250,000 to $350,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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What We Do
AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we’re the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing.
Our brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. We also operate AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production and distribution operation, AMC Networks International, our international programming business, and 25/7 Media, our production services business.
We’re behind some of the most celebrated and acclaimed original content in television and film history, from pantheon-level TV series Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul to Academy Award-winning independent dramas like Boyhood, to the biggest drama series on cable for over ten years, The Walking Dead, and so much more.
We have a long history of building loyal and engaged fan communities, creating new formats, delivering new experiences, generating buzz, and we work hard every day to bring new and innovative stories and ideas to life.
