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Tennis Channel · 1 day ago

Programming & Scheduling Coordinator

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $28.84/hr

2+ years exp

Tennis Channel is a media hub dedicated to the sport of tennis, offering various platforms for fans. They are seeking a Programming & Scheduling Coordinator to assist in the development of programming strategies and scheduling content across their networks, ensuring a world-class viewing experience for tennis enthusiasts.

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Responsibilities

Manage the uploading, scheduling, and organization of digital assets and live events on our content management systems

Build and maintain short and long-term program schedules for Tennis Channel’s linear networks

Track and update program schedules in coordination with live tennis tournaments and studio shows

Monitor live programming schedules and make real-time adjustments

Support the development and rollout of seasonal programming strategies and special events

Manage Tennis Channel’s scheduling software which includes the inputting for scheduling plans, metadata, and program identification information

Create and distribute internal reports and schedule grids for stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy

Maintain programming databases and documentation for all content, including episode lists and program descriptions

Assist in drafting and maintaining broadcast reports to ensure accurate documentation of scheduled content and airtimes

Manage quality control of EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data across platforms to ensure consistency and accuracy for viewers

Serve as the point person for all questions pertaining to editorial and programming schedules

Communicate program changes and updates to relevant stakeholders

Ensure compliance with all contractual restrictions and obligations as they pertain to the distribution rights

Work evenings, weekends and holidays based on business needs

Qualification

Television schedulingContent management systemsTennis knowledgeProject management softwareDigital video formatsQuality controlOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

2-3 years of television scheduling experience

In-depth understanding of the sport of tennis, its history, and players is a must

Experience working with content management systems or similar digital content platforms

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Prior use of TV scheduling and traffic software is a plus

Knowledge of digital video, editing, and encoding formats is a plus

Experience using software like Asana, project management platforms, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Docs, and Excel

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle.

Founded in 2001

Santa Monica, California, USA

51-200 employees