Coordinator, Program and Content Strategy

Job Description

The Job

WarnerMedia seeks a Coordinator, Program and Content Strategy for the Program & Content Strategy department.
The Program & Content Strategy team is where it all comes together! Live news, big-scale special events, original non-fiction series, and documentary films all intersect within this dynamic group responsible for the CNN and HLN multiplatform content strategy. In addition to developing program rollout plans for the most-watched cable news channel, this team also manages the communication and distribution of schedule information internally and externally while working in a 24x7 breaking news environment.

This role works closely with the Managers and Director of Program & Content Strategy to schedule content across various distribution platforms including CNN & HLN TV Channels, TV VOD, and CNNgo. The position is actively involved in content planning/strategy and will assist with tracking the available inventory, monitoring the competitive environment, and ensuring programs are accurately reflected across systems. The role also provides administrative support for the VP, Program & Content Strategy.

The Daily
• Maintains accurate schedule details in Scarlett/Radius/Turniverse/SmartView scheduling systems
• Helps to communicate programming plans and prepares calendars/grids/listings for distribution
• Coordinates across CNN International and CNN Español networks on simulcast details
• Maintains expanding library of documentaries, films, and original series by assisting in metadata updates to ensure content details are consumer-friendly and universally searchable
• Tracks airings and performance data to help evaluate content churn and episode use
• Monitors competitive content rollout plans across both news and entertainment
• Creates and updates databases for tracking anniversaries and recurring programming pegs
• Performs QC for all premiere and library content across various platforms
• Actively supports planning efforts around special events and breaking news while engaging with other members of the Program & Content Strategy team on ad-hoc departmental projects
• Supports the Vice President and overall team with administrative functions including calendar management, expenses, and IT setup for department meetings

The Essentials
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in media/communications and/or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of work experience in television, media, or a related field
• Passion for and understanding of television, news media and current events
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint and quick learner around new software/systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to efficiently meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq6239-18-221-187-121-42 in your application.