Channel Operations Coordinator

C15 Studio; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

C15 Studio is seeking a Scheduling & Playout Support role to help deliver engaging sports programming on linear channels. You will manage assets, metadata, and playlists to ensure accurate, timely playout while supporting live event broadcasts.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in sports scheduling, familiarity with cloud-based playout tech, and strong organisational skills. A passion for sports and ability to work evenings/weekends will be valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports scheduling, including live sports and presentation scheduling.
• Familiarity with cloud-based playout technology is desirable.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with collaborative mindset.
• A passion for sports or deep knowledge of sports 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.

Skills

Sports scheduling

Live sports playout

Cloud-based playout

Organisation

Collaboration

Sports passion

Tools

Cloud-based playout systems

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.