Playout Planning Assistant

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant to join their News Scheduling & Planning team. This exciting role involves planning and coordinating schedules for television news channels, ensuring that all aspects are approved and transmission-ready. You will be the first point of contact for the Playout Planning Unit, liaising with various teams to maintain accurate data and develop efficient administrative systems. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities and a flexible working environment, making it ideal for those passionate about media and current affairs.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Unrivalled training and development

Flexible 35-hour workweek

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on dental and health care

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Media or Presentation Planning is advantageous.
• Understanding of transmission schedule structures and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify all programme and junction data for the final schedule.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Programme teams for continuity lists.
• Ensure smooth planning processes and develop new procedures as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Experience in Media or Presentation Planning

Understanding of transmission schedule structures

Tools

MediaGenix WhatsOn

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Media and Publishing | Role: Assistant | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Package Description

Job Reference: 23361

Band: B

Salary: £25,400 - £30,550 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: 5-month attachment/FTC

Location: London Broadcasting House. This is a hybrid role, balancing office and home working.

We are open to flexible working arrangements. Please indicate your preference in the application. Flexibility will be discussed at the offer stage.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Excellent career progression opportunities within the BBC.
• Unrivalled training and development via the in-house Academy.
• Salary package negotiable, flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave with options to buy 5 extra days, pension scheme, and discounts on dental, health care, and gym.

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Freelancers on a Worker Contract who have worked continuously for 6 months can apply. Those with less experience or breaks must seek HR approval prior to applying.

Job Introduction

The BBC News Scheduling & Planning team supports channels by creating innovative schedules to meet TV news strategies. This role involves planning and coordinating schedules for BBC television News channels, ensuring all planning aspects are approved and schedules are transmission-ready.

Main Responsibilities

1. Process and verify all programme and junction data for the final schedule, liaising with Playout Programme Planners.
2. Serve as the first point of contact for the Playout Planning Unit.
3. Identify and resolve initial issues, escalating as needed.
4. Coordinate with Marketing and Programme teams for continuity lists, maintaining accurate data in the scheduling system.
5. Prepare and adjust schedules in advance of transmission.
6. Ensure smooth planning processes and develop new procedures as necessary.
7. Maintain relationships with data and media suppliers.
8. Be aware of schedule changes' impacts on timings and billing.
9. Assist with administrative tasks for the Playout Programme Planner.
10. Develop and maintain efficient administrative systems.
11. Operate within policies and editorial guidelines.
12. Build relationships with scheduling teams, understanding their roles and challenges.

Candidate Requirements

• Understanding of transmission schedule structures and associated systems.
• Experience in Media or Presentation Planning is advantageous.
• Knowledge of scheduling processes and broadcast systems like MediaGenix WhatsOn.
• Attention to detail with data accuracy.
• Interest in live news programming and current affairs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in team environments, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes internal redeployment and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operationally unfeasible.

Note: Employment checks, including references, eligibility, safeguarding, and social media checks, are required for offers.