[Remote] Sr. Manager, Digital Distribution Strategy and Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PBS is a trusted media brand looking for a Senior Manager to scale its distribution strategy across various digital platforms. This role focuses on maximizing the value of PBS’s content library and driving audience growth through innovative content strategies and cross-functional collaboration.ResponsibilitiesDeep expertise in recommendation-driven platforms dynamics (e.g., algorithms) and an understanding of how growth levers translate across other digital platforms including streaming apps and social video ecosystemsProven track record of driving growth at meaningful scale (e.g., large audiences, multi-channel ecosystems, or rapid-growth environments) across YouTube, streaming, or digital video businesses, with measurable impact on audience growth and engagement metricsExperience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across content, marketing, analytics, and product teamsSkilled at building relationships and communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, creators, and external partnersStrategic and analytical thinker who uses performance data, audience insights, and platform trends to drive measurable growth outcomes and inform both distribution strategy and upstream content decisionsServe as a central connector across teams, translating audience insights into actionable programming, packaging, and distribution strategies. Collaborate with our Business Intelligence Group, Programming, Marketing, Product teams and external production partners to ensure alignment with editorial, brand and distribution prioritiesSkillsBachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Media, or related fieldEquivalent professional experience is strongly valued, especially for candidates with demonstrated success in digital video or creator ecosystemsExperience owning, managing, or scaling digital video channels, ideally with responsibility for performance outcomesDeep understanding of platform analytics, audience segmentation, content performance, and growth levers across digital ecosystemsStrong organizational, project management, and operational execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to communicate effectively across internal teams and external partnersAnalytical mindset with experience using performance data to inform decisionFamiliarity with YouTube, streaming platforms, social video ecosystems, and emerging digital distribution channelsDeep expertise in recommendation-driven platforms dynamics (e.g., algorithms) and an understanding of how growth levers translate across other digital platforms including streaming apps and social video ecosystemsProven track record of driving growth at meaningful scale (e.g., large audiences, multi-channel ecosystems, or rapid-growth environments) across YouTube, streaming, or digital video businesses, with measurable impact on audience growth and engagement metricsExperience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across content, marketing, analytics, and product teamsSkilled at building relationships and communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, creators, and external partnersStrategic and analytical thinker who uses performance data, audience insights, and platform trends to drive measurable growth outcomes and inform both distribution strategy and upstream content decisionsServe as a central connector across teams, translating audience insights into actionable programming, packaging, and distribution strategies. Collaborate with our Business Intelligence Group, Programming, Marketing, Product teams and external production partners to ensure alignment with editorial, brand and distribution prioritiesExperience unlocking value from large content libraries or archival content, especially within mission-driven or premium storytelling environmentsFamiliarity with digital creator or talent-driven content strategiesKnowledge of current trends in digital media and streaming platforms with a demonstrated ability to apply emerging trends to real-world audience growth opportunitiesCompany OverviewPBS provides media programming and services for the American public. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.pbs.org.