Full Time Job
Promotion Scheduler
Starz
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
Summary of Position
Plans and schedules interstitial promotion in the slots between programs in the daily broadcast transmission schedules of one or more Starz, Starz Encore or Plex channels.
Responsibilities
• Work with Promotion and Programming teams to identify upcoming promotional opportunities/priorities on assigned channels, and request creation of interstitial promotion materials from the creative services team.
• View completed materials to assure familiarity and accuracy of all promotion elements prior to placing in a broadcast transmission schedule.
• Plan traffic percentages for all channel-specific promotion elements in order to actualize promotion weighting targets as assigned by supervisor.
• Produce daily broadcast transmission schedule for each assigned channel to determine the best placement of promotion and secondary effects in order to maximize viewer tune-in and retention based on promotion weighting targets and protocols.
• Ensure all broadcast transmission schedules are completed, checked for accuracy and approved in a timely manner then exported to the Broadcast Operations Center for on-air broadcast.
Experience & Skills
• Bachelor's degree and previous broadcast traffic or media planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft 360 applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be a problem solver.
• Be a collaborator and team player.
• Have flexibility in a changing environment.
Nice to Haves
• Premium television industry experience a plus.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
About the Company
Business Unit Overview
Starz
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$48,600 - $60,800
EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9oz29-54-242-191-214-42 in your application.
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