FAST Channels Scheduler

Corus Entertainment Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to oversee programming for FAST channels. This full-time role involves creating weekly schedules, ensuring content quality, and collaborating with teams on scheduling adjustments. Ideal candidates should have a keen attention to detail and experience in media environments.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Experience with data entry and media-related tasks.
• Proficiency in Excel, knowledge of VMS and ARI systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Corus’ FAST channels and create weekly schedules.
• Coordinate with the acquisitions team for content renewals.
• Ensure accurate schedule playout and perform quality checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Data entry

Problem-solving

Knowledge of media systems

Tools

Excel

VMS

ARI

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

Division: Programming, Multiplatform

Work Status: Full-Time
Location:Toronto, ON (on-site/remote position)

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor, Multiplatform Content, you will be responsible for scheduling Corus’ FAST channels. This role requires strong attention to detail, an interest in data entry and the ability to meet regular deadlines.

You will contribute by:

• Create and build weekly schedules for multiple channels in the FAST environment, using VMS
• Working with the Director, plan weekly grid schedules in advance
• Maintain inventory and work with acquisitions team on renewals
• Review performance and engagement and make adjustments to schedule accordingly to drive audiences
• Make immediate schedule changes as required
• Arrange content within collections in VMS
• Ensure schedule playout is as planned (QC checks, EPG accurate, on-air presentation)
• Overseeing the scheduling of new content in ARI, track when becomes available in VMS system, add to collections and begin to schedule content for FAST channels
• Maintain metadata of content where applicable
• Ad hoc tasks as required

Skills and experience you bring:

• Attention to detail with strong time management skills as weekly deadlines cannot be missed
• Experience with data entry and proficient in excel
• Knowledge or experience with VMS and ARI
• Ability to problem-solve and trouble shoot
• Experience working in television or with other social/digital platforms

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at [e-mail] .

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Family PG-Programming

Job Function 02-Media/Communications Creative & Design