Channel Operations Coordinator

C15 Studio; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

C15 Studio is seeking a broadcast scheduler to support the delivery of engaging sports programming on FAST channels. Reporting to the Senior Channel Manager, you will help assemble schedules, ensure assets and metadata are broadcast-ready, and monitor playlists for accuracy and timing.

You will assist with live event playout, rights compliance, and ad break placement while adapting to the sporting calendar. The role requires strong organisation, collaboration, and a genuine passion for sport.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports scheduling, including live sports and presentation scheduling.
• Experience with cloud-based playout technology.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills and ability to collaborate.
• A passion for sports and knowledge of sports rights is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure media is received, processed and available in time for transmission
• Add and quality-check metadata in broadcast systems to ensure fault-free playout
• Soft-segment assets for accurate placement of advertising breaks
• Check, review and amend playlists prior to release; resolve errors, overruns and underruns as required
• Support live event broadcasts, including triggering ad breaks and returning to schedule
• Assist with compliance to rights-holder obligations, platform rules and broadcast regulations
• Work flexibly across evenings and weekends in line with the sporting calendar
• Carry out other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as the business evolves

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Channel Manager, you will support the delivery of engaging programming schedules for sports-specific FAST channels, including presentation elements and live event playout. You will ensure assets and metadata are broadcast-ready, playlists are accurate, and live operations run smoothly in compliance with rights and broadcast standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure media is received, processed and available in time for transmission
• Add and quality-check metadata in broadcast systems to ensure fault-free playout
• Soft-segment assets for accurate placement of advertising breaks
• Check, review and amend playlists prior to release; resolve errors, overruns and underruns as required
• Support live event broadcasts, including triggering ad breaks and returning to schedule
• Assist with compliance to rights-holder obligations, platform rules and broadcast regulations
• Work flexibly across evenings and weekends in line with the sporting calendar
• Carry out other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as the business evolves

Experience required:

• Experience working in sports scheduling, including experience with live sports and presentation scheduling, you will be skilled at assisting in the delivery of linear channels.
• Experience using cloud-based playout technology is highly desirable.
• You will demonstrate strong organisational and multitasking skills and be able to collaborate.
• Finally, it goes without saying that expertise in or a particular knowledge of (or simply a passion for) sports is essential.