Scheduling & Program Planning Manager

Job Description

Collaborates with Scheduling team to develop and execute Food network scheduling strategies for linear and discovery +, supports the tracking, delivery and windowing of global premieres, oversees Cooking Channel schedule, and serves as liaison to IT for scheduling and reporting priorities.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate on strategic scheduling of Food Network and Cooking Channel content for linear and discovery +, including creative use of available content across dayparts and platforms, as well as episodic scheduling.

• Primary responsibility for day-to-day operations of linear program schedule, schedule entry and maintenance in Broadview, break format creation, inventory updates and process management.

• Oversee all aspects of scheduling Cooking Channel to maximize ratings and revenue.

• Support team in gathering, entering and disseminating scheduling materials. Answer programming and scheduling questions for internal departments.

• Update and maintain all program inventory and metadata information (titles, episodes, descriptions and parental ratings) in Deal and Metadata Dashboard.

• Serve as content operations expert on processes related to linear and discovery+ content scheduling, and windowing and inventory systems (Broadview, PDS, Deal). Document best practices and liaise with IT on pending enhancements, business priorities and UATs.

• Act as Department contact for listings (both for network websites and via listings agencies).

• Track Ad Sales Marketing sponsorship requests for Food Network.

• Analyze and report on competitive landscape for all of television as it relates to Network and discovery+ schedule. Stay informed on emerging platforms and content strategies.

• Implements assigned duties independently with periodic guidance from management.

• Mentors and trains junior members of the staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
• College degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

• Enthusiastic fan of TV and knowledgeable in social media.

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

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Knowledge Skills & Abilities
• Analysis and troubleshooting skills as they relate to scheduling.

• Extreme attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Knowledge of video/media production and/or processing.

• Strong communication skills.

Computer/Technical
• PC background; experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Windows and G-Suite.

• Experience with entertainment scheduling systems a plus.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5z8o0-18-220-59-69-42 in your application.