Schedule Executive

ITV; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company based in Leeds is looking for a Schedule Executive to manage linear and VOD schedules, ensuring accuracy while working under tight deadlines. You'll collaborate with various teams to optimize and deliver schedules aligned with strategies and priorities. Essential skills include office-based experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in software like email and Excel. Previous experience in a broadcast environment is a plus. The role requires a minimum GCSE grade of 4/5 in English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an office-based role is essential.
• Ability to maintain excellent attention to detail under pressure.
• Experience in a post-production or broadcast environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal and accurate schedules for transmission and streaming.
• Collaborate with teams to align strategies and priorities.
• Manage linear and catch-up schedules, meeting all deadlines.
• Enter programme schedules and changes accurately.
• Prepare advanced information regarding live programming.

Skills

Office-based work experience

Accuracy under pressure

Software proficiency (email, Excel, Word)

Multitasking and prioritization

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience working to tight deadlines

Education

Minimum grade 4/5 in GCSE English and Maths

Additional qualifications in broadcast-related discipline preferred

Job description

Office location - Leeds (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Hiring range: starting at £28,000

We are looking for a Schedule Executive to join our team based in Leeds. The main purpose of this role is to ensure an optimal and accurate schedule is produced and delivered to transmission and streaming platforms - incorporating the programme strategy, breaks and sponsorship and marketing elements as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

You will be part of a team looking after linear or VOD schedules from planning stage through to TX/Go live and beyond.

This could include:

• Working closely with teams across the business to ensure all strategies and priorities are understood and accounted for
• Building and/or creating optimised schedules at the appropriate time and according to guidelines
• Managing linear and catch up schedules within and following the press process and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Entering programme schedules and changes
• Preparation of advanced information regarding live/ late programming
• Provide operational solutions to strategic requests

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Office-based work experience is essential, experience as a job share would be advantageous
• Accuracy is key in this role, you must be able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining excellent levels of attention to detail.
• Must have experience using a range of software including email, excel and word as a minimum
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm and approachable is essential
• Computer literate and keen to use new technology, must have experience using a range of software including email, excel and word as a minimum
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Demonstrable experience working to tight deadlines
• Minimum grade 4/5 in GCSE English and Maths. Additional qualifications in broadcast related discipline preferred

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Experience in a post production / broadcast environment is advantageous
• A genuine interest in content and broadcasting is advantageous.
• Able to multitask and prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm and approachable
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to pre-empt and proactively resolve problems
• Resilience and able to adapt to changeable situations whilst remaining positive
• Enthusiasm. Someone who is motivated, proactive, and a team player with a positive attitude.