Coordinator, Programming Operations

A&E Television Networks; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A+E Global Media is hiring a Coordinator, Programming Operations to join the Scheduling, Acquisition and Strategy team. You will support the day-to-day greenlight process across A&E, History, and Lifetime, ensuring metadata accuracy and coordinating cross‑functional teams, including Programming, Production, and Finance.

This role offers exposure to executive leadership and the content development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, film, television or related field.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Able to manage large datasets and complex operating systems with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly greenlight process across multiple networks and coordinate with internal departments.
• Manage metadata lifecycle from content inception to launch across platforms globally.
• Provide calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense processing for EVP supervisor.
• Handle program scheduling in internal tools and create/adjust air schedules.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and build presentations as needed.
• Improve workflows using technology and AI for departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate on new programming strategies for linear and non-linear platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Independence

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, film, television or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Work Locations:With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes:California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division Story

A+E Global Media is not in the television business. It’s in the storytelling business. Our job is to bring consumers new ways to experience those stories. We get up every day excited to discover new talent, narratives and characters, and live for any chance to shepherd a great idea through development to air.

Job Description

ROLE: Coordinator, Programming Operation

The Coordinator, Programming Operations works as part of the A&E, History, and Lifetime Scheduling, Acquisition and Strategy team. This role combines operational and administrative responsibilities. The position will work closely with the Director of Programming Operations to optimize programming processes and to refine the accuracy and integrity of critical program metadata. Additionally, the position includes coordinating cross-functional communications as well as providing direct administrative support to the EVP department head through calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting. Finally, the role will include maintaining program schedules as needed.

A critical component of the position is managing the day-to-day operations of the Networks’ greenlight process, serving as a central point of coordination among Programming, Production, Research, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and senior leadership teams. In this highly visible, forward-facing role, the Coordinator helps facilitate the distribution of materials, tracks project milestones and approvals, and ensures stakeholders are aligned throughout the decision-making process. The position offers significant exposure to executive leadership across the company and provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into content strategy, programming decisions, and the development lifecycle of original programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinator, Programming Operation

• Help facilitate the monthly greenlight process for A&E, History, Lifetime, LMN and FYI. Responsibilities include assembling and distributing key documents for monthly and bi-weekly decks as well as coordinating key creative and financial details with internal departments including programming, finance, research, ad sales and global content sales.
• Work closely with the Director of Programming Operations to manage the lifecycle of our content, ensuring all metadata is accurate and consistent from inception through each program’s launch across downstream linear and digital platforms globally.
• Support EVP Department Head by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and processing expenses as needed.
• Program scheduling responsibilities as needed including entering linear schedule into What’s On (internal scheduling software), creating air schedules, revisions, formats, piece number creation, etc.
• Ad-hoc projects including building presentations as needed
• Build and improve processes to utilize technology and AI to improve key departmental workflows.
• The Coordinator should be collaborative and have a willingness to contribute to new programming strategies on linear and non-linear platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

The Coordinator is required to have a high attention to detail. You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and learn. You’ll use both analytics and creativity in this role. You’ll be asked for new ideas to help infuse the schedule with strength and to learn what drives the A&E and Lifetime audience. Finally, you’ll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted partner.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Coordinator, Programming Operation

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, film, television or related field
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be comfortable working independently with large datasets and complex operational systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication & organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly
• Knowledge and interest in the television programming and the pop culture competitive landscape
• Strong interest in data analysis and applying data-based solutions is a plus

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $28.99 - $32.62

Annual Incentive Target: 5%

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package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. 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.
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