Head of Programming Operations- Wapa at TELEVICENTRO OF PUERTO RICO

, Puerto Rico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programming Operations, Master Control, Video Library Management, Content Strategy, Budgeting, Personnel Management, Contract Administration, Analytical Thinking, Bilingual Communication, MS Office, Wide Orbit, Media Central, SIMS, Regulatory Reporting, Operational Continuity, Rights Management

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Job Title: Head of Programming Operations – WAPA Reports to: President of Programming, Promotion and Production Classification: Exempt General Summary Responsible for leading and supervising the overall programming operations of WAPA and WAPA+, and providing support to WAPA America channels, ensuring the proper strategic and operational execution of content across all platforms. Directly oversees Master Control functions, the channel’s video library, and the programming editors team, ensuring on-air continuity, compliance with rights, operational efficiency, and alignment with the Company’s content strategy. Responsibilities, Duties, and Essential Tasks 1. Strategic and Operational Programming Management - Lead the execution of programming logistics for WAPA and WAPA+. - Develop, structure, and validate the weekly and monthly programming grid. - Ensure proper distribution of the programming grid. - Implement and communicate programming changes. - Provide support through analysis and reports. 2. Content Control, Rights, and Usage - Oversee delivery and processing of all content. - Validate programming acquisitions. - Track content usage and rights expiration. - Maintain records in SIMS. - Generate reports on content needs. - Coordinate with suppliers. 3. Technical, Operational Coordination and Video Library Management - Coordinate formats and timing with Traffic. - Oversee systems such as Wide Orbit. - Ensure ingestion and archiving in Media Central. - Coordinate workflows and technical processes. - Oversee content organization. - Coordinate live events with Engineering. - Manage system cleanup. Video Library Management and Preservation - Oversee video library organization and preservation. - Establish archiving standards. - Ensure storage, backup and migration. - Maintain quality and integrity of content. - Coordinate digitization processes. - Manage lifecycle of content. - Ensure access control. - Prevent loss or duplication. 4. Contract Administration and Vendor Relations - Manage contracts with providers. - Coordinate content delivery. - Ensure alignment of rights and execution. 5. Team Supervision and Personnel Management - Supervise programming staff. - Oversee Master Control and video library. - Manage payroll and performance. - Conduct evaluations. - Support recruitment. - Define work plans. 6. Analysis, Reporting, and Budget - Prepare ratings reports. - Develop analyses. - Provide cost information. - Prepare budget. - Handle regulatory reporting. 7. Operational Continuity and Decision-Making - Ensure continuity during disruptions. - Make real-time decisions. - Execute programming plans. Job Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field. - Proficiency in MS Office. - Bilingual communication skills. - Knowledge of systems. - Strong analytical thinking. - Ability to multitask. - High confidentiality. Physical Demands Work is performed 100% in office. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the overall programming operations for WAPA and WAPA+, overseeing Master Control, the video library, and programming editors. Ensure strategic execution of content across platforms, including grid development, rights compliance, and operational efficiency.