Head of Programming

Location: Hybrid in Culver City, CA

Duration: 12 months to start

Pay: Up to $95/hour, DOE (W2 and benefit options)

The Planet Group is looking for a Head of Programming to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-month contract. This role will be 40 hours a week and is hybrid in Culver City, CA.

Head of Programming Responsibilities:

Build a regional and geo-wide programming strategy that delivers culturally relevant in-store and/or virtual and digital content across all formats including group reservations and client-led programming in addition to high profile sessions
Lead programming for a market/region that delivers on geo-wide goals and priorities, identifies talent that matches the client's values and brings products and services to life
Work with local store teams and cross-functionally within Retail on impactful events
Lead the strategic plan for pan-geo initiatives tied to business priorities and key initiatives, collaborating with WW partners, stakeholders and field leaders
Strategic plan includes the operational roadmap to deliver on the initiatives in partnership with the regional Heads of Programing and Programing Producer on delivery
Maintain a strong understanding of the business to lead and curate on country/market level to deliver culturally relevant and strategic in-store and/or virtual content across all formats
Partner with teams including field leadership to identify new opportunities
Initiate, receive and write briefs, ensuring that each opportunity is aligned with clear business objectives that contribute to the retail proposition of the client, and built within a clear strategic framework, working with other cross functional teams as needed
Use data and measurement tools to enable tracking and reporting on program results, challenges, and opportunities
Track, report, and share insights on program results, challenges, and opportunities

Head of Programming Qualifications:

Creative and highly strategic in the development of content experiences and programs that build and engage audiences, deliver against business and marketing objectives, and deliver demonstrable value
Significant experience in managing high profile events and partnerships, including broadcast events, series content/formats, virtual events/content experiences, experiential and live
Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of an organization, whether with a peer or senior/exec level leadership through crisp, data-driven, strategic briefs
Well connected within the cultural and creative industry in their regional market with the ability to discover, recommend, and source talent
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams including but not limited to: Programming, Production, Creative, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Store Operations, Internal Communications, Training, Merchandising, Finance, Online Store, Store Strategies, Publishing, Procurement, and Marcom
Flexible project management style with agility to quickly adapt and effect change
Ability to successfully navigate and implement multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
Strong presentation skills including experience presenting to large audiences
Discreet and professional with excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication and networking skills

Head of Programming

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