On-Air Scheduler — 24/7 Broadcast Ops

NBCUniversal; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence four days per week and flexibility for nights/weekends to support a 24/7 operation. Must have a broadcast background with knowledge of traffic systems and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production.
• Solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or entertainment technical production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains air ready schedules and program formats for play-out across NBCUniversal properties.
• Coordinates scheduling of quick turnaround primetime programming for a 24/7 schedule across networks and channels.
• Performs traffic compares and makes scheduling/format changes due to programming or operational needs.
• Understands scheduling tools such as TLL, Webscheduler, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite.
• Executes contingency scheduling for sports replays to keep networks on time.
• Validates Webscheduler playlists for reliable resource and hardware assignments.
• Assists with troubleshooting as needed.
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends; hybrid Stamford schedule requires 4 days in-office.

Skills

Traffic systems experience

On-air scheduling

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Media/Communications

High School Diploma

Tools

TLL

Webscheduler

OTTO

Wide Orbit

Sintec

Streetlite

Job description

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence four days per week and flexibility for nights/weekends to support a 24/7 operation. Must have a broadcast background with knowledge of traffic systems and scheduling software.