OnAir Scheduling Coordinator 5pm2am ET

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

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for an On-Air Scheduling Coordinator who is responsible for maintaining the on-air play-out schedules for the on-air operation. The coordinator serves as a direct point of contact between on-air operations, commercial operations, and program operations to ensure that playlists are scheduled properly for air.

Essential Functions

• Maintains air ready schedules and program formats for play-out across the suite of NBCUniversal cable and broadcast properties, digital and linear, by way of NBCUniversal’s proprietary scheduling systems
• Coordinates the scheduling and reprocessing of quick turnaround primetime programming to ensure we provide a complete 24/7 continuous schedule across all networks and channels
• Performs traffic compares and any scheduling or formatting changes needed because of programming changes, traffic adjustments, or operational needs of the NOC
• Understands all technical programs required including but not limited to TLL, Webscheduler, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite
• Executes contingency scheduling for sports replays such as JIPs, filler programming, and sliding of schedules to bring networks back on time
• Validates webscheduler playlists for reliable resource and hardware assignments prior to play out
• Assists with troubleshooting as needed
• Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the 24/7 operational needs
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role.
• A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

Desired Qualificiations

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent professional experience required
• 2+ years of professional experience working with traffic systems or any on-air scheduling system
• 2+ years experience working in a 24/7 broadcast operation
• Strong computer skills required, especially Microsoft Office products including, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Requirements

• This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities. (Likely shift identified as 5pm-2am Eastern Time Wed-Sat, subject to change)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Compensation

$50,000-$50,000 per year