Content Strategy & Programming Manager

Apple Podcasts will launch a new experience for video that is redefining the podcast industry and we are looking to hire an audience-minded and innovative expert with genuine video expertise to help inform and editorialize our new video podcast offering. This role is pivotal in shaping the on-platform user experience of video content on-platform setting a new standard for video podcast discovery and engagement. We are home to the largest and most talked-about collection of audio and video podcasts across all subjects. From globally recognized names to the most authentic independents this is where every voice matters. Apple Podcasts is available for free across a number of devices from iPhone and Apple Watch to HomePod and CarPlay for listeners in more than 170 countries and regions Apple Podcasts Content Strategy u0026 Programming team curates podcasts across the Apple Podcasts app to help listeners discover their next favorite show. We are looking for a passionate Content Strategy u0026 Programming Manager for the service in the US to help drive this effort. Do you have a passion for introducing incredible audio and video shows to listeners Then we want to hear from you! You will report to the Head of Content Strategy u0026 Programming of Apple Podcasts.

In this role you will:n* Curate aspects of the audio and video podcast editorial experience into a compelling on-platform offering.n* Develop and execute editorial strategies specifically designed to maximize discovery and engagement for video podcasts on the platform.n* Establish and maintain internal editorial guidelines for video content enabling the team to consistently identify high-quality high-potential video shows based on performance data and editorial expertise.n* Build quantifiable programming campaigns to drive awareness and engagement.n* Work collaboratively to reflect topical cultural moments through relevant campaigns and weekly video episode curation.n* Manage and evaluate pitches from internal and external channels.n* Maintain the Apple tone of voice and branding across various promotions. Follow a style guide and work with a variety of content management systems designed to handle diverse media formats.n* Work with internal partners including Partnerships Analytics Marketing Content Design and Production providing podcast strategy expertise.n* Fulfill our editorial mission to provide a great audio and video podcast experience for listeners every day.

3 or more years of experience in content curation and programming of diverse media including podcasts and video within the media or entertainment programming or curating video podcast content across formats such as interview and chat shows with knowledge of high-performing categories including comedy sports and developing and executing editorial or programming strategies designed to drive content discovery and audience building quantifiable programming campaigns with measurable awareness and engagement analyzing performance data and communicating insights and recommendations clearly to managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously against tight and shifting working cross-functionally with partners such as marketing analytics or production teams.

Bachelors degree in a related field (communications media journalism marketing or equivalent). An MBA or equivalent with a media or marketing focus is valued but not establishing editorial guidelines or quality standards for video or multimedia content at in Numbers for data analysis and Keynote for communicating insights and strategies to senior to reflect cultural moments and trending topics through timely relevant editorial programming championing diverse voices and equitable representation in content programming relationship-building and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across international teams and time passion for and understanding of the Apple brand products and commitment to delivering exceptional user ability to maintain editorial integrity and adapt quickly in a fast-moving ambiguous environment.