ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a detail-oriented Scheduling Coordinator to support Univision Noticias.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Schedule all long-form programming for streaming news service based on strategic direction from supervisor.
- Develop fluency in using the scheduling software and executing workflows for a flawless on-air experience.
- Create, capture and edit all content metadata in systems as needed.
- Generate and maintain schedule grids (24 hour and weekly) for internal distribution and on Sharepoint.
- Help prepare and distribute weekly programming notifications, such as premieres, TV listings and updates.
- Maintain internal and external distribution lists for programming department.
- Create, maintain, and set program formats on the grid level as well as live or server events. Review formats on a quarterly basis and make recommendations for revisions as needed to support business objectives.
- Monitor the Network Playout and adjust as needed for breaking news and content issues.
- Be available on call after hours and weekends as necessary to revise playlist, trigger breaking news or support News team needs.
- Produce work orders for promotional materials that communicate strategy, objectives and deadlines.
- Schedule all short form elements including promos, graphics, news briefs and crawls.
- Execute and track promotional and advertising campaigns for internal and external clients and generate reports (AS-RUNS).
- Partner with News Production, Art Department, Ad Sales, Marketing, Business Affairs and Content Management.
- Perform ad-hoc assignments as needed.
YOU HAVE:
- Minimum 3 years of Program Scheduling, Playlist Management, Media Planning, Promo Scheduling or similar experience in a broadcast/cable television or digital environment.
- Strong computer and technical skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software and accessing systems on-site and remotely as required.
- Self-starter, resourceful, adaptable and able to work well under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time.
- Thinks strategically and creatively.
- Bi-Lingual - Fluent in English and Spanish (read and write)
- Strong knowledge of television content, streaming brands and how they relate to both Univision’s goals and the viewer’s experience.
- Interest in audience demographics and viewership metrics.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
