Senior TV Programming & Metadata Scheduler

Nexstar Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Chicago is seeking an experienced Programming Specialist to support programming operations across multiple television networks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of television programming and scheduling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

This role maintains programming schedules, manages metadata, works with listing services, and supports initiatives to ensure schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Broadcast Management, Media Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in television programming, scheduling, programming operations, traffic, or related fields within a broadcast television environment.
• Working knowledge of SIMS programming and scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of television scheduling strategies, broadcast operations, and programming workflows.
• Experience managing programming metadata and maintaining schedule accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, and distribute daily, weekly, and long-range programming schedules across multiple networks.
• Build and update schedules in SIMS, including episodic data entry, inventory management, and schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate programming events, including premieres, marathons, stunts, specials, and schedule changes.
• Maintain accurate programming metadata and communicate updates to listings providers and internal teams.
• Process FCC compliance certifications and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts in collaboration with Programming, Traffic, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments.
• Respond to viewer inquiries and assist with special programming projects as needed.

Skills

5+ years of experience in television

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to schedule accuracy

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Nexstar Media in Chicago is seeking an experienced Programming Specialist to support programming operations across multiple television networks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of television programming and scheduling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

This role maintains programming schedules, manages metadata, works with listing services, and supports initiatives to ensure schedule