Resource Coordinator

Job Description

Resource Coordinator (Facility & Personnel Scheduling)

Department/Group Overview:
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) brings together the Company's best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams together into one global organization. DMED is responsible for the P&L management and all distribution, network, engineering, production, and studio operations, sales, advertising, data, and certain key technology functions worldwide for the Company's content engines. DMED also manages operations of the Company's streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ Hotstar; and domestic broadcast and cable television networks.

Job Summary:
The Resource Coordinator is responsible for various planning and scheduling functions for the Studio and REMI Operations team inside the Network and Production Operations department. These include, but are not limited to: communication with internal and external partners, planning and booking of facilities as well as the scheduling of personnel for all shows and/or networks that originate from the Bristol, CT facility, as well as coordination with associated facilities primarily in Charlotte, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. In addition, the Resource Coordinator will provide administrative support through reports on specific planning initiatives or other roles as deemed necessary by management.

Responsibilities:
• Generate daily and weekly assignment schedules for various Network and Production Operations groups based on established guidelines and programming schedules, while maintaining accuracy of daily personnel and facilities schedules to ensure all necessary show and network functions are staffed appropriately
• Monitor and implement changes issued by Programming or Production and consult with management to adjust staffing needs as necessary. Communicate staffing and Program changes to affected groups or individuals
• Ability to interpret complex event traffic information, perform follow-up analysis and problem solve
• Expected to maintain reports for the Network and Production Operations group to be utilized in corporate settings for planning specific budgets and other related business
• Evaluate and recommend staffing options for events and to compensate for illness, vacations or other absences
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of ESPN and ABC programming and of the specific jobs that fall within assigned scheduling responsibilities, plus an in-depth knowledge of ESPN and ABC's production scheduling procedures and systems
• May participate in special event coverage or projects as necessary

Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of operations and/or resource planning or scheduling experience at a large market or network level
• Must demonstrate ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and manage simultaneous projects
• Knowledge of relevant scheduling software applications
• Strong computer experience with a proficiency in Windows based PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Solid customer service, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives
• Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Vocational School or related experience

Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

About Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution:

Comprised of the Company's international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re1e08-3-138-122-4-42 in your application.