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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Manager Programming - **Company:** The Walt Disney Company - **Location:** Bristol, CT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $65,300.0 - $87,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Network Information Services, Network Programming - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4826f3320d3b22e179d52a2ce73440f0/eaa ## About the Role * Minimum 2 years of experience working in television production. * Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Knowledge of television operations and scheduling processes. * Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Creative thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions. * Passion for sports and broad knowledge of sports rules and events., * Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Media Studies, or a related field. * Minimum 4 years of experience in television programming, production, operations, affiliate relations, media scheduling, or a related area. * In-depth knowledge of schedule change procedures and broadcast operations. * Experience working with scheduling systems such as NCS, Content Scheduler, or similar broadcast planning tools. * Highly organized and detail oriented. * Thrives in a deadline-driven, live-event environment. * Strong collaborator who can effectively work across content, programming, and operations teams. * Demonstrates sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving. * Passionate about delivering a seamless viewer experience through accurate and efficient programming execution. ## Description The Associate Manager Programming supports the planning, execution, and maintenance of network programming schedules across ESPN platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate schedule implementation, coordinating network-level graphics elements, managing programming adjustments, and supporting long-term strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills, operational excellence, ability to communicate with executive level leadership, and a passion for sports and television programming., Programming & Scheduling Operations * Learn and apply network scheduling guidelines, operating procedures, and conditions philosophies. * Populate join-in-progress (JIP) points and other critical on-air network information within scheduling systems such as NCS and Content Scheduler. * Monitor scheduled programming and support the execution of schedule changes as needed. * Prepare and distribute reports documenting programming and content decisions for department-wide communication. Content Coordination * Collaborate with the Content Strategy team to develop alternate programming solutions when schedule disruptions occur, including events that conclude earlier than expected. * Provide operational support to ensure programming continuity across networks and platforms. Network Graphics & Presentation * Manage planning and execution of network-level graphics initiatives, including: * Navigation pane coordination * Bottom-line takeovers * Other network presentation elements that support viewer navigation and engagement Strategic Projects & Stakeholder Support * Assist with long-term programming strategy and operational improvement projects. * Attend sport-specific, project, and operational meetings as assigned, providing scheduling and conditions-related input and follow-up. * Perform shift-specific responsibilities and other duties as assigned by management. ## Related Videos - [Program your infrastructure with CDK and TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/144-program-your-infrastructure-with-cdk-and-typescript) - [Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1785-cat-herding-with-lions-and-tigers-christian-heilmann) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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