Programming Scheduling Lead - Sports Network Ops

The Walt Disney Company (France); Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN in Bristol, CT seeks an Associate Manager Programming to support planning, execution, and maintenance of network programming schedules across ESPN platforms. You will ensure accurate schedule implementation and coordinate network graphics elements for on-air presentation.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a passion for sports and television programming, and participation in long-term strategic initiatives and live-event operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of television production experience.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of television operations and scheduling.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Creative thinker with analytical problem-solving.
• Passionate about sports with broad sports knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply network scheduling guidelines and procedures.
• Populate JIP points and critical on-air information in scheduling systems.
• Monitor schedules and support changes as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting programming decisions.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Scheduling processes

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

NCS

Content Scheduler

Job description

ESPN in Bristol, CT seeks an Associate Manager Programming to support planning, execution, and maintenance of network programming schedules across ESPN platforms. You will ensure accurate schedule implementation and coordinate network graphics elements for on-air presentation.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a passion for sports and television programming, and participation in long-term strategic initiatives and live-event operations.