Scheduling Coordinator

Univision communications inc; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Univision Communications Inc. is seeking a Program Scheduler to plan long‑form programming for its streaming news service, translating strategy into 24/7 schedules and smooth on‑air operations.

You will develop fluency with scheduling software, create metadata and distribution lists, coordinate with News Production, Ad Sales, Marketing, and Content Management, and are on call after hours to support breaking news.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a broadcast, cable television or digital environment.
• Minimum 3 years of Program Scheduling, Playlist Management, Media Planning, Promo Scheduling or similar experience.
• Self-starter, resourceful, adaptable and able to work well under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to be on-call after regular business hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all long-form programming for streaming news service based on strategic direction from supervisor.
• Develop fluency in using the scheduling software and executing workflows for a flawless on-air experience.
• Create, capture, and edit all content metadata in systems as needed.
• Generate and maintain schedule grids (24-hour and weekly) for internal distribution and on SharePoint.
• Help prepare and distribute weekly programming notifications, such as premieres, TV listings and updates.
• Maintain internal and external distribution lists for the programming department.
• Create, maintain, and set program formats on the grid level, as well as for live or server events.
• Review formats on a quarterly basis and make recommendations for revisions as needed to support business objectives.
• Cut clips from the programs to create segments for program reruns and prepare clips for social-media distribution.
• Monitor the Network Playout and adjust as needed for breaking news and content issues.
• Be available on call after hours and weekends as necessary to revise playlist, trigger breaking news or support News team needs.
• Produce work orders for promotional materials that communicate strategy, objectives and deadlines.
• Schedule all short-form elements including promos, graphics, news briefs and crawls.
• Execute and track promotional and advertising campaigns for internal and external clients and generate reports (AS-RUNS).
• Partner with News Production, Art Department, Ad Sales, Marketing, Business Affairs and Content Management.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Skills

Program Scheduling

Playlist Management

Media Planning

Promo Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in broadcast/digital

Job description

Responsibilities

• Schedule all long‑form programming for streaming news service based on strategic direction from supervisor.
• Develop fluency in using the scheduling software and executing workflows for a flawless on‑air experience.
• Create, capture, and edit all content metadata in systems as needed.
• Generate and maintain schedule grids (24‑hour and weekly) for internal distribution and on SharePoint.
• Help prepare and distribute weekly programming notifications, such as premieres, TV listings and updates.
• Maintain internal and external distribution lists for the programming department.
• Create, maintain, and set program formats on the grid level, as well as for live or server events.
• Review formats on a quarterly basis and make recommendations for revisions as needed to support business objectives.
• Cut clips from the programs to create segments for program reruns and prepare clips for social‑media distribution.
• Monitor the Network Playout and adjust as needed for breaking news and content issues.
• Be available on call after hours and weekends as necessary to revise playlist, trigger breaking news or support News team needs.
• Produce work orders for promotional materials that communicate strategy, objectives and deadlines.
• Schedule all short‑form elements including promos, graphics, news briefs and crawls.
• Execute and track promotional and advertising campaigns for internal and external clients and generate reports (AS‑RUNS).
• Partner with News Production, Art Department, Ad Sales, Marketing, Business Affairs and Content Management.
• Perform ad‑hoc assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a broadcast, cable television or digital environment.
• Minimum 3 years of Program Scheduling, Playlist Management, Media Planning, Promo Scheduling or similar experience.
• Self‑starter, resourceful, adaptable and able to work well under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to be on‑call after regular business hours and weekends.

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.