Broadcast Operations FAST Coordinator (Temporary)

A&E Networks; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A+E Global Media in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Broadcast Operations FAST Coordinator (Temporary) to support FAST scheduling and asset readiness. Hours are Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm with some flexibility; the role reports to Broadcast Operations in Stamford.

You will learn multiple scheduling platforms and ensure logs and promos are accurate across networks. This position is project-based for up to 18 months and offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in FAST and linear broadcast

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Film, or Television preferred.
• Experience in media operations or scheduling is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Finalize FAST logs using the scheduling tool.
• Learn multiple vendor scheduling platforms.
• Schedule programs and validate asset readiness.
• Assist in finalizing linear logs and scheduling in Wide Orbit.
• Validate on-air programs and monitor assets.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Team player

Positive attitude

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Film, or Television

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Division Story

A+E Global Media offers a work environment where employees collaborate in office 3 times per week. New hires must be commutable to one of our current office locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Please refer to the job description for any specific division requirements.

Job Description

THE ROLE: Broadcast Operations FAST Coordinator (Temporary)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (with some flexibility)

This role reports to Broadcast Operations in Stamford Ct. In this role the FAST coordinator would be assigned to scheduling and checking FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel logs. This person elevates issues and errors discovered in FAST scheduling, working closely with our Digital, Distribution, and Marketing partners in A+E Global Media. The duties in this position also support Broadcast Operations with their daily functions finalizing linear broadcast schedules and validating asset readiness for final transmission as needed or assigned.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Support in finalizing FAST logs using our FAST platform's scheduling tool.

• Learn multiple vendors scheduling platforms
• Learn to fill your workspace with channel specific elements/assets.
• Schedule programs in cross referencing between WhatsOn and the platform.
• Loop and save a full day/week for each network.
• Check a log and validate program schedule, over/under runs, check that scheduled promos are up to date.
• Check that series specific artwork is attached to each episode in the lineup.

Support Linear Logs & Scheduling as Needed

• Learn to Unfinalize and finalize logs in Wide Orbit including changing log stages as needed.
• Learn to use Bridge On Demand module to bring in the secondary events schedule as needed.
• Learn to validate the secondary events schedule in Bridge's Secondary Events Manager.
• Learn to generate playlist files in Bridge for any network assigned.

Support Broadcast Media Operations in Media Asset Readiness as assigned

• Validate and QC on-air Programs ensuring their content and timing is as scheduled and expected.
• Monitor and validate the Advance Air Feed making sure that all assets scheduled in that time-block are valid and accurate.
• Document and elevate errors or issues found to the appropriate department for confirmation or correction.
• Support Branding by confirming graphics as scheduled in daily duties and advance monitoring.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Film, Television or 1 to 3 years' experience in related field preferred
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Both an analytical and creative thinking mind-set
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and desire to gain experience within the TV landscape
• A true team player!

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Global Media on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.

Compensation

Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $34.04

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company's employment actions and decisions - including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination - are made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
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