Program Presentation Scheduler

Job Description

Paramount is a global media & entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What's more, you'll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Peach, 10 Shake, 10 Bold), subscription channels (MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central), our digital platform 10 Play and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

This is a fixed term contract based in SYDNEY.

Enough about us! What you'll do as a Program Presentation Scheduler:

We are looking for someone with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, who understands the importance of continuity. If you're an avid TV lover with an analytical mind and eye for detail, this role will suit you.

This exciting role is responsible for the day-to-day creation of our transmission schedules, and ensuring our content goes to air. This includes building break formats, scheduling all interstitial and sponsorship material, the integration of program and commercial files and the scheduling of secondary events (GFX).

Functions will also include:
• Build skeleton Presentation schedules ensuring adequate time has been allowed to play programs and have the correct amount of time for breaks
• Update and check Presentation schedule as appropriate
• Insert promos into Presentation schedule as detailed by the Media Plan
• Check and download transmission schedule to transmission enabling channel to go to air successfully
• Ensure all commercials and sponsorship bumpers are scheduled according to the instructions from the sales house
• Schedule GFX navigational elements, including bugs, clip titles, menus, pop ups etc.
• Up to date understanding of all the channels graphics techniques and requirements
• Liaise with internal departments for the delivery of broadcast ready GFX for light switches, stunts, or bespoke events

What are we looking for in a Presentation Scheduler? What's important?
• 2 + years in a similar role
• Aware of current trends in Presentation, Promotions, Media Planning and GFX
• Knowledge of a windows-based Channel Management System
• Keen interest in television, with an alert, analytical mind
• Ability to prioritise workload and keen attention to detail
• Flexibility to work across all channels as needed
• Ability to build positive relationships with the Channel Operations team and other internal and external teams, proven through positive feedback

Why Paramount?

We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of every day. However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us:
• 92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (Glassdoor)
• We hold a 4.1 STAR RATING, by far the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gww11p-3-142-195-24-42 in your application.