Programme Scheduling & Production

Shownews Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rialto Film Channel seeks a scheduling-focused professional to manage the monthly primetime programme and ensure accurate, timely updates. You will collaborate with marketing on themed events and maintain schedules across the channel.

The role emphasizes strong Excel use, sharp organisation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in Auckland.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in television programming or scheduling is preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills are essential.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence using scheduling systems and meeting deadlines.
• Creative mindset and appreciation for film and television.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Produce the draft monthly primetime programme schedule.
• Finalise monthly programme schedules and enter them into scheduling systems.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop programming stunts, seasons and events.
• Keep schedules accurate and up to date, even with last-minute changes.

Skills

Excel

Organisation

Detail-oriented

Scheduling systems

Independent work

Creativity

Humour

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Rialto Film Channel is home to some of the world's most compelling independent films, international cinema and thought-provoking documentaries. We're a small, passionate and creative team who believe great films deserve to be discovered.

About the role

You'll be at the heart of our programming operation, making sure the right films are in the right place at the right time. Rialto Film Channel is home to some of the world's most compelling independent films, international cinema and thought-provoking documentaries.

Key responsibilities

• Produce our draft monthly primetime programme schedule, helping shape what our audiences watch
• Finalise monthly programme schedules and enter them accurately into our scheduling systems
• Work with our marketing team to develop imaginative programming stunts, themed seasons, special events and film celebrations
• Keep schedules accurate, organised and up to date, even when the occasional last-minute change threatens the plot

About you

• Previous experience in television programming or scheduling - definitely preferred
• Excellent Excel skills - absolutely essential
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence working with scheduling systems and managing deadlines
• A creative mind and an appreciation for great film and television
• The ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team
• A sense of humour

About us

Rialto Film Channel is home to some of the world's most compelling independent films, international cinema and thought-provoking documentaries. We're a small, passionate and creative team who believe great films deserve to be discovered.

• Three days per week
• Based in our inner-city Auckland office
• A collaborative, creative working environment
• The opportunity to help shape one of New Zealand's distinctive film channels