News Scheduling & Playout Coordinator

Univision communications inc; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision seeks a detail-oriented Scheduling Coordinator to support Noticias 24/7 on VIX. You will schedule content playlists, manage program calendars, oversee playout and metadata, and collaborate on workflows and promos. On-call after hours may be required to address breaking news.

The role emphasizes accuracy, deadline discipline, and proficiency with scheduling systems in a 24/7 news environment. Miami-based with on-site and remote capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a broadcast/cable television or digital environment.
• 3+ years of Program Scheduling, Playlist Management, Media Planning or Promo Scheduling experience.
• Ability to be on-call after hours and weekends.
• Self-starter, resourceful, adaptable under pressure and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all long-form programming for streaming news service based on supervisor direction.
• Develop fluency in scheduling software and workflows for flawless on-air experience.
• Create, capture and edit content metadata in systems as needed.
• Generate and maintain 24-hour and weekly schedule grids for distribution.
• Prepare and distribute weekly programming notifications (premieres, listings).
• Maintain distribution lists for programming department and set program formats on grid/live events.
• Review formats quarterly and recommend revisions to support business objectives.
• Coordinate promos, graphics, crawls, and social media clips as needed.
• Monitor playout and adjust for breaking news or content issues.
• Be on-call after hours/weekends to support News team needs.
• Produce work orders for promotional materials and campaigns.

Skills

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

TelevisaUnivision seeks a detail-oriented Scheduling Coordinator to support Noticias 24/7 on VIX. You will schedule content playlists, manage program calendars, oversee playout and metadata, and collaborate on workflows and promos. On-call after hours may be required to address breaking news.

The role emphasizes accuracy, deadline discipline, and proficiency with scheduling systems in a 24/7 news environment. Miami-based with on-site and remote capabilities.