We have a number of new games jobs opening up at Comcast. Please
feel free to forward this description on to friends/colleagues who
may be interested, and please contact me at
jennifer_maclean@... with questions and CVs.

Position: Director, Programming – Games
Comcast Interactive Media

Location: Headquarters, Philadelphia

Reports to: GM, Games, Comcast Interactive Media

DUTIES:
• Develop, communicate and implement programming strategy that
supports a differentiated, fresh, exciting and dynamic broadband site
focused on games and entertainment and that can be applied to
television and mobile platforms.
• Identify, select, and manage external content providers,
freelancers, and consultants.
• Develop proprietary content features and manage staff to
deliver new content to multiple platforms (including online,
television, and mobile) with consistently outstanding execution.
• Identify consumer and industry events, milestones, and
opportunities for content, marketing, and PR activities that support
group business goals. Manage internal and external resources as
appropriate to deliver related online and offline content.
• Work closely with editorial and production staff in multiple
content and platform groups to create frequently-updated,
interesting, and exciting must-know content.
• Support Business Development and Marketing groups in creation
of new distribution chains, platforms, and businesses. Work with in-
house marketing and PR teams to create and implement effective
marketing and promotional plans that leverage differentiated
programming strategy.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business
needs, implement products, and track key revenue and usage metrics.
• Act as a passionate customer and games category advocate
within Comcast Interactive Media, and work with Comcast corporate
entities to build excitement and understanding of gaming
opportunities.
• Support Comcast television, data, and mobile product lines
through games content where appropriate. Work closely with Comcast
Cable product teams to identify relevant games opportunities to
support cable operational goals.
• Research and analyze industry sources, economic analysis,
competitive position and products.


REQUIREMENTS:
• Extensive experience in games industry with focus on creating
great, innovative, and exciting content.
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate a programming
strategy to multiple functional groups.
• Extensive team management experience, including management of
remote employees, freelancers, and interns. Ability to develop
effective leaders across all experience levels.
• BS in Marketing or related relevant discipline or equivalent
experience.
• Creativity, attention to detail, ability to effectively
prioritize and multi-task, flexibility and comfort in fast-changing
and ambiguous environments.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Must be a team player, able to work closely with cross-
functional development groups and anticipate and react to changes
quickly.
• Must be able to travel.