Description

FREE TV NETWORKS JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Content Scheduling Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director, Content Scheduling

DEPARTMENT: Content – 2000

Overview

Responsible for coordinating the program schedule for OTA and FAST networks, in support of Director, Content Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Enter monthly schedules into scheduling system. Ensure schedule accuracy, objectives are met, changes are reflected, and contractual restrictions are not exceeded. 
• Plan and distribute internal programming schedule grids to affiliates, web-team, guide services, Sales, Senior Management, and other constituents. 
• Provide usage, restriction, and schedule availability reporting. 
• Attend planning meetings and participate in development of content stunts.
• Assist Director to ensure accuracy and population of formatting, versions, content ratings, disclaimers, runtimes, disclaimer, program descriptors, and others. 
• Ad Hoc responsibilities and projects as needed.
• Occasionally requires weekend work and late hours.

Work Environment

Hybrid role working from the office three days per week and working remotely two days per week. Normal office environment.

Requirements

Education and Experience

•  4 years’ work experience.
• WideOrbit/What’s On Program experience preferred.
• Broadcast television related experience preferred.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Competency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Word and PowerPoint familiarity a plus. 
• Detail oriented is a must. 
• Extreme attention to deadlines. 
• Team player and strong communication skills. 
• Strong ability to multitask.