Format Strategy & Scheduling Coordinator

The Walt Disney Company; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s ESPN division is hiring a Programming Coordinator in Bristol, CT to support the Format Analysis Programming team. You will help coordinate Day-of-Air schedules and commercial formats across ESPN networks, contributing to strategic scheduling that maximizes viewership and revenue.

Working with Programming Planning & Acquisitions, Revenue Management, Sales, Finance, Marketing and Production, you will prepare the Day of Air Report and assist with UpFront formatting and

Qualifications

• 1 year of television programming, production, sales, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of sports, sports business, and/or media marketplace.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on multiple networks at the same time and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and manage commercial format information for development and implementation within Format Application and Content Scheduler systems.
• Create commercial formats with precise sales, promotional, and contractual data.
• Provide network coordination and prepare the daily Day of Air Report.
• Assess efficiencies and maximize of commercial formats for sports and events, with suggestions on format changes.
• Contribute to the overall network strategy and provide innovative ideas to grow the business.
• Assist with accurate and timely format assignment during the yearly Ad Sales UpFront process.
• Complete specific projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, business, or sport management

Tools

Format Application/Content Scheduler systems

Job description

The Walt Disney Company’s ESPN division is hiring a Programming Coordinator in Bristol, CT to support the Format Analysis Programming team. You will help coordinate Day-of-Air schedules and commercial formats across ESPN networks, contributing to strategic scheduling that maximizes viewership and revenue.

Working with Programming Planning & Acquisitions, Revenue Management, Sales, Finance, Marketing and Production, you will prepare the Day of Air Report and assist with UpFront formatting and