Senior Broadcast Production Scheduler -Scheduler - Global Media & Entertainment

Templeton and Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in media and entertainment seeks a Broadcast Scheduler to optimise programme schedules for sports and entertainment channels in London. Candidates must have experience in broadcast scheduling and familiarity with scheduling technology. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless delivery and swift reaction to live events. It’s a unique opportunity to shape sports and entertainment broadcasts enjoyed by millions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or free-to-air broadcast scheduling.
• Proficiency in scheduling tech systems (e.g., What'sOn or similar).
• Solid understanding of broadcast workflows and compliance.
• Calm, detail-driven, and confident communicator - especially under pressure.
• A background in sports or live broadcasting is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise programme schedules for sports and entertainment channels.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to maximise on-air commercial impact.
• Partner with Content, Compliance, and Transmission teams for smooth delivery.
• React swiftly to live events and last-minute programme changes.
• Ensure schedules meet branding, regulatory, and technical standards.

Skills

Experience in broadcast scheduling

Proficiency in scheduling tech systems

Understanding of broadcast workflows

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Tools

What'sOn or similar systems

Job description

Scheduler - Global Media & Entertainment

London | 6 months with extensions | Sports & Entertainment Broadcast

Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of live broadcasting? Are you driven by the challenge of ensuring millions of viewers enjoy seamless sports and entertainment experiences?

We're looking for a Broadcast Scheduler to join a global leader in media and entertainment - a company with a vast international footprint across sport, streaming, film, and television.

In this pivotal role, you'll sit at the heart of broadcast operations: creating precise schedules, optimising commercial breaks, and making sure daily programming goes to air without a hitch. From live sports to blockbuster entertainment, your work will shape how audiences across Europe connect with world-class content.

What you'll do

• Build and optimise programme schedules for sports and entertainment channels.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to maximise on-air commercial impact.
• Partner with Content, Compliance, and Transmission teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• React swiftly to live events and last-minute programme changes.
• Guarantee schedules always meet branding, regulatory, and technical standards.
• Broadcast coordination, channel planning, programme scheduling, production scheduling with scheduling tech systems.

What you bring

• Proven experience in commercial or free-to-air broadcast scheduling.
• Proficiency in scheduling tech systems (eg, What'sOn or similar).
• Solid understanding of broadcast workflows and compliance (OfCom, BLM, CSA).
• Calm, detail-driven, and confident communicator - especially under pressure.
• A background in sports or live broadcasting is a distinct advantage.

Why join?

This is your chance to step into one of the world's most recognisable media powerhouses - where your expertise will directly shape live sports and entertainment enjoyed by millions worldwide.

If you're ready to be at the centre of broadcast excellence, apply now.

Please also send via email your CV with all your relevant experience and skills, daily rate, availability to interview and start to (see below)

Marina Economidou, Senior Client Partner