Media, Broadcasting

Scheduling Specialist

RemoteOnsiteFull Time$18–$22 /hrPosted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

scheduling
network and commercial breaks
maximize Sales inventory
correct program information
commercial breaks
code breaks appropriately
swing end breaks
maintain future broadcast logs
schedule program changes
communicate inventory availability

Nice to have

Broadcast TV experience
Broadcast radio experience

Role summary

Sinclair is seeking a Scheduling Specialist for their Advertising Support Operations department. This role is responsible for scheduling network and commercial breaks to maximize sales inventory and revenue potential. Key duties include building and verifying broadcast logs, programming shows for accuracy, coding breaks, and communicating inventory availability or conflicts. The position requires computer literacy, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, dependability, self-motivation, and excellent communication and organization skills. Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus. The role supports business hours for the Eastern or Central time zone.

Sinclair has a great opportunity for you! We have an open position in our Advertising Support Operations department for a Scheduling Specialist.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

The Scheduling Specialist is responsible for scheduling network and commercial breaks in order to maximize Sales inventory.
You will build on air logs and ensure that they contain correct program information and commercial breaks.
You will program syndicated, local, and network shows to ensure accuracy of show numbers and timing, and you will work closely with the stations to confirm that there are no gaps in programming, to code breaks appropriately, and to swing end breaks as needed to maximize the inventory and revenue potential.
You are required to maintain future broadcast logs by scheduling program changes in a timely manner and communicate inventory availability or programming conflicts to stations.

Requirements:

You are required to provide assistance as needed for all processes as it relates to programming formats and reconciling discrepancies within established time parameters.
You must be computer literate, detail- oriented, and able to work under pressure.
You must be dependable and self-motivated.
Excellent communication and organization skills are essential.
Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate.

We are seeking candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zone to support collaboration with our team and business hours.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.The hourly compensation range for this role is $18.39 to $21.63. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

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