Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Looking for Scheduling Associate at New York, NY

The Programming Strategy & Content Planning Department oversees all planning and strategy for the National Geographic and Disney Branded TV Networks (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD). From long term macro planning to daily episodic scheduling, the team is responsible for determining how all content will be released, including premiere dates and windowing strategies of all content to and from DTC platforms (across Disney+, Hulu, TV Everywhere, VOD, and linear networks).

The Nat Geo Scheduling Associate is responsible for inputting, maintaining and communicating the Nat Geo programming schedules. This includes the accurate creation of linear schedules and maintaining all schedule tracking. The Associate will make recommendations and updates to schedules and content plans, as well as communicate schedules and updates to key internal departments (i.e. Multiplatform Scheduling, Ad Sales, Broadcast Operations, Business Operations, NG Studios, Production, etc.). The Associate must have an understanding of scheduling and have a keen interest in the factual television landscape.

Responsibilities :

• Implementation of the linear network schedules and program entry in internal scheduling database systems
• Work with Director and Manager of Program Strategy to translate and implement overarching channel strategies into specific scheduling tactics
• Maintain knowledge of the networks’ priorities and performance, recommending changes to the schedule to help drive ratings and enrich viewing experience on both linear and non-linear platforms
• Coordinate and communicate plans with a variety of departments to ensure materials are ready, schedules are correct and that the requisite teams are fully up-to-date regarding current schedules and content roll-out
• Send formatted urgent schedule updates to listings providers; perform regular audit reports of listings and notify appropriate teams if inaccuracies are discovered and communicate title, v-chip rating, and descriptions as appropriate
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the factual television landscape and industry trends, tracking and providing reports and updates on competitor activity
• As required, provide support for wider National Geographic team and Programming department including cross training to support other channels and platforms and assisting on ad hoc projects
• Represent Nat Geo Programming in departmental meetings
• Provide scheduling information and support with our direct-to-consumer partners (Disney+, Hulu, Star)
• Assist in multiplatform duties associated with linear content migrating onto nonlinear platforms (VOD, TV Everywhere, Hulu, MVPD partners’ platforms)

Basic Qualifications :

• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize workflow and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of the following systems a plus: VPS, Keynote, Tableau, Adobe Analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year in media related field

Required Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Television or related field and equivalent work and/or intern experience

Additional Information :

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