NewsNation Programming Specialist

Nexstar Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Chicago is seeking an experienced Programming Specialist to support programming operations across multiple television networks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of television programming and scheduling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

This role maintains programming schedules, manages metadata, works with listing services, and supports initiatives to ensure schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Broadcast Management, Media Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in television programming, scheduling, programming operations, traffic, or related fields within a broadcast television environment.
• Working knowledge of SIMS programming and scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of television scheduling strategies, broadcast operations, and programming workflows.
• Experience managing programming metadata and maintaining schedule accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, and distribute daily, weekly, and long-range programming schedules across multiple networks.
• Build and update schedules in SIMS, including episodic data entry, inventory management, and schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate programming events, including premieres, marathons, stunts, specials, and schedule changes.
• Maintain accurate programming metadata and communicate updates to listings providers and internal teams.
• Process FCC compliance certifications and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts in collaboration with Programming, Traffic, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments.
• Respond to viewer inquiries and assist with special programming projects as needed.

Skills

5+ years of experience in television

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to schedule accuracy

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SIMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Programming Specialist to support programming operations across multiple television networks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of television programming and scheduling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

This role is responsible for maintaining programming schedules, managing metadata, working with listing services, supporting programming initiatives, and ensuring schedule accuracy. Experience with SIMS programming software and broadcast television operations is preferred.

While this role is primarily based in the office, opportunity for workplace flexibility may be available based on business needs, departmental requirements, and manager discretion. Work location expectations may change as operational needs evolve and will be determined at management's discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, and distribute daily, weekly, and long-range programming schedules across multiple networks.
• Build and update schedules in SIMS, including episodic data entry, inventory management, and schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate programming events, including premieres, marathons, stunts, specials, and schedule changes.
• Maintain accurate programming metadata and communicate updates to listings providers and internal teams.
• Process FCC compliance certifications and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts in collaboration with Programming, Traffic, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments.
• Respond to viewer inquiries and assist with special programming projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Broadcast Management, Media Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in television programming, scheduling, programming operations, traffic, or related fields within a broadcast television environment, including a network, local station, station group, cable network, streaming service, or related media operation.
• Working knowledge of SIMS programming and scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of television scheduling strategies, broadcast operations, and programming workflows.
• Experience managing programming metadata and maintaining schedule accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scheduling multiple television networks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with FCC regulations, broadcast standards, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with television listings services and metadata providers.
• Knowledge of Nielsen ratings and audience measurement.

Key Competencies

• Television programming and scheduling
• Metadata management
• Attention to detail
• Time management and prioritization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

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Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.