Coordinator, Breaking News and Live

Job Description

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We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Streaming Coordinator, Merchandising for Live & Breaking News to support the daily operations and execution of our live and breaking news programming on the streaming platform.
This role will be integral to ensuring the accurate, timely, and engaging presentation of live news feeds, alerts, and curated packages for a global digital audience. Working in close collaboration with the newsroom, control rooms, linear programming, and digital Owned & Operated (O&O) platforms, the Streaming Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination, execution, and monitoring of news content, including exclusive live events and recap packaging.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Oversee the streaming presentation of live breaking events, including the deployment of on-air graphics, lower-thirds, and breaking alerts in coordination with digital O&O programming when necessary or relevant.
• Schedule and update the featured news content rails and carousels on the streaming homepage.
• Track, schedule, and surface exclusive live content that is unique to the streaming product, ensuring effective placement.
• Serve as a point of contact between Global News, Linear Programming, and Digital Programming to align live news experiences across platforms.
• Monitor platform performance and alert appropriate teams to bugs, outages, or high impact issues during major news events.

Qualifications & Experience…
• Experience in a newsroom, live production, digital media, or streaming environment.
• Strong understanding of breaking news dynamics and editorial standards.
• Experience with CMS platforms and digital publishing tools.
• A deep understanding of digital audiences and a commitment to delivering high-quality, platform-native news experiences.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays during major news events.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b9zb7-216-73-216-23-42 in your application.