VOD Planning Assistant - Pay TV

Job Description

As part of the EMEA Pay TV VOD Scheduling Team, this position will play an important role in supporting the UK VOD Scheduling Team, responsible for the scheduling of our content across multiple non-linear platforms.
The role involves producing and amending regular Catch up and Library schedules to meet existing affiliate requirements.
Knowledge and experience of the non-linear landscape is preferred in order to support the complexity of the departments output.
A strong knowledge of the programming portfolio is also preferred as well as good communication skills to build relationships with various internal teams and the external affiliate partners.
What's in it for you...
• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to the HBO Max platform
• Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
• Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Assist the Scheduling Executives in creating Catch Up and Library programming schedules
• Help with editorial selection of content, and reviewing rights and language availability within territories, using internal rights/scheduling systems
• Review schedules, Avails and metadata to match and meet quotas and contractual obligations
• Routine checks and audits of partner platforms to ensure content is correctly presented
• Work collaboratively with VOD Operations, Photo Operations, current/historical events or other compelling topics
• Research existing non-linear products and platforms and maintain a thorough knowledge of existing broadcasting and non-linear developments
• Contribute with ideas to the ongoing digital strategy across our VOD and OTT services, and any ad hoc projects required by the VOD Manager

Qualifications & Experience…
• Scheduling experience preferred - Programme Planning and/or VOD
• Experience with broadcasting scheduling systems such as IBMS, Distribute or similar
• Strong excel skills are essential
• Proven track record in delivering quality solutions under tight deadlines with the ability to work accurately when under pressure

Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.
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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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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