Scheduling & Media Planning Coordinator

Job Description

The Role

This role will work closely with the Manager, Media Planning and Manager, Content Scheduling as well as the wider ANZ Programming team to execute the scheduling and media planning vision in accordance with the content strategy across Warner Bros. Discovery Australia and NZ.

You will oversee the input and management of detailed broadcast and digital schedules (as allocated) as well as implement on air media strategies by creating transmission logs that have been completed correctly and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities
• Create and maintain all allocated schedules across the content scheduling and media planning processes in line with approved plans
• Communicate and distribute accurate and relevant schedule data to all relevant teams and systems, adhering to agreed procedures and timelines
• Upkeep all scheduling documentation by producing error free long lead planning and weekly grids
• Create and maintain EPG information, ensuring content is accurately represented and editorially appropriate
• Monitor spot placement to ensure laydown is on target
• Ensure campaigns fit within the wider Networks promotional strategy
• Ensure decisions made at leadership level concerning the best use of on air inventory are executed to a high standard therefore driving reach, ratings and revenue
• Assist with any migration, testing and software updates as needed, including EPG functionality in line with requirements
• Learn and use reporting and optimization (e.g. TechEdge, Grip It) platforms to manage on air inventory and execute on air campaigns
• Be proficient in the use of IBMS scheduling software
• Convene regular and timely meetings of the Pay/FTA Channels and Digital Programmers (as appropriate) for schedule planning purposes
• Work with partner departments (Marketing, Creative Services, Consumer Insights, Content Programming and Traffic & Transmission) for all issues relating to promo material delivery, scheduling and transmission log delivery
• Provide general support to the programmers and broader Content team as required

Qualities and Experience Required:
• Previous scheduling or planning experience in a media environment and/or high level understanding of content scheduling and media planning functions
• High level of attention to detail with a proactive attitude to continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Dynamic personality, adaptable, a high degree of professionalism
• A collaborator, who enjoys working in a team and has the confidence to work with international colleagues across different markets and time-zones
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment
• An excellent communicator
• Highly organized, with ability to work independent and/or as part of a team and able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and honesty
• A working knowledge of IBMS'

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj42ye-18-217-13-162-42 in your application.