On-Air Scheduler

12 months contract
ONSITE in Stamford CT
Must have open availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
Pay rate $24-25/hr W2

Looking for an On-Air Scheduling Coordinator who is responsible for maintaining the on-air play-out schedules for the on-air operation. The coordinator serves as a direct point of contact between on-air operations, commercial operations, and program operations to ensure that playlists are scheduled properly for air.

Essential Functions
· Maintains air ready schedules and program formats for play-out across the suite of cable and broadcast properties, digital and linear, by way of the firms proprietary scheduling systems
· Coordinates the scheduling and reprocessing of quick turnaround primetime programming to ensure we provide a complete 24/7 continuous schedule across all networks and channels
· Performs traffic compares and any scheduling or formatting changes needed because of programming changes, traffic adjustments, or operational needs of the NOC
· Schedule program clearances by organizing and distributing all orders to 248 owned and affiliate stations.
· Understands all technical programs required including but not limited to TLL, Webscheduler, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite
· Executes contingency scheduling for sports replays such as JIPs, filler programming, and sliding of schedules to bring networks back on time
· Validates webscheduler playlists for reliable resource and hardware assignments prior to play out
· Assists with troubleshooting as needed
· Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the 24/7 operational needs

Education & Experience:
- Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience required.
- Previous experience in a 24/7 broadcast operation preferred.
- Previous experience with broadcast automation systems preferred.

Technical Skills:
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite:
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Ability to quickly learn new software applications and scheduling systems.
- Knowledge or ability to learn broadcast scheduling platforms such as TLL, Webscheduler, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite.

Core Competencies

- Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO or Stamford, CT.
- Must have open availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.