Promotion Scheduler

Job Description

The Job

The purpose of this job is to strategically schedule on-air promotion on CNN International's five channels. This position works closely with Sales Operations and Master Control.

The Daily (aka Responsibilities)
• Strategically schedules all on-air promotional material for one or more of the five CNNI feeds in the Phoenix and Crossroad Scheduling Software System.
• Ensures all Ad Sales, sponsorship commitments, and editorial vignettes are scheduled accordingly, and commitments are being met.
• Coordinates with the team and Sales Operations in meeting all daily targets in regard to completing work and the log print deadlines.
• Proofs & edits assigned logs as well as logs of other schedulers for any scheduling inaccuracies.
• Alert Master Control of any promotion changes needed on a log that is on the air.
• Assist in building promotion material in SHOPS (Promotion Library software) and creating rundowns.
• Will be placed in a rotation for On-Call duties which take place after-hours, weekends and holidays.

The Essentials (aka knowledge and skills section)
• Working knowledge of computers and Windows Applications
• Television promotion placement experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be notably detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of world events and how they impact our business is essential.

The Nice to Haves (this section is optional)
• Deep knowledge of scheduling placement systems such as Crossroad, Phoenix, or Enterprise
• Strong organizational and communication skills, highly motivated
• Works well in a team environment and has the ability to multitask and comprehend the ''bigger picture''.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0mvz6-3-137-161-222-42 in your application.