Commercial Scheduler

Job Description

General Summary:

The Commercial Scheduler role is to work within the Commercial Operations team to ensure that the playlist is maximised to its full potential, from an on-air look to a commercial strategy to increase revenue.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare daily logs for transmission.
• Maintain break structures and ratecard within BTS.
• Oversee channel log requirements.
• Manage late amendments from Content to commercial changes.
• Ensure Industry codes are adhered to.
• Sponsorship management from Integration.
• Liaise with Content/ TTops and Broadcast Ops to ensure workflow is smooth.
• On call duties on a rotational basis.
• The Employee shall ensure they are familiar with the Employer's policies and procedures, and any modifications to those policies and procedures that may be introduced from time to time.
• Carry out your work safely and without endangering or causing harm to yourself, fellow staff members, contractors, customers, visitors, or the general public.
• Other duties as required.
• The Company may, after fair and reasonable consultation, change your duties, from time to time, for commercial reasons but not so as to substantially change the nature of the position.

Qualities & experience required:
• Experience in Broadcasting role (either Comms Ops/ Traffic Ops preferred).
• Possesses a detailed understanding of NZ Broadcast environment.
• An understanding of all channels across the WBD portfolio, and the individual requirements of each play out area.
• Highly numerate with complex trading models across multiple media platforms.
• Experience and understanding of the dynamics of the media industry with deep domain knowledge of TV pricing, trading and revenue generation.
• Experience working in a rapidly changing market environment where technology and innovation are critical to success and growth.
• Outstanding strategic and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable experience in complex trading strategies.
• Demonstrable decision-making capabilities in a data led environment.
• The ability to interpret complex information and communicate clear recommendations.
• The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the business, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter who can work collaboratively with other teams.
• Accuracy and outstanding attention to detail
• Media experience, experience across TV platforms will be highly valued.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9k619-18-116-82-202-42 in your application.