Programming Coordinator, Format Analysis

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 Programming Coordinator supports the Format Analysis Programming team on the coordination of the Day-of-Air program schedules and commercial formats for multiple ESPN networks. The Programming Coordinator will contribute to the strategic scheduling of commercial formats based on contractual deal points to maximize viewership, value, and revenue. The role will be to work with various internal teams including Programming Planning & Acquisitions, Revenue Management, Sales, Finance, Marketing and Production.

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.
• Participates in assessing the efficiencies and maximization of commercial formats for sports and events, with suggestions on format changes if needed.
• Works as a member of the Programming Department at large to contribute to the overall network strategy for the company. Proactively contribute innovative ideas to continue to grow our business.
• Assists with the accurate and timely format assignment during the yearly Ad Sales UpFront process.

• Complete specific projects as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of television programming, production, sales, or related experience.
• Knowledge of Format Application or Content Scheduler system a plus.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or sport management or a related field.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

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The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $54,000.00 to $72,300.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.