On-Air Promotions Scheduling Associate

Job Summary:

As an Associate of FX Networks’ On-Air Promotions Scheduling, you will be responsible for assisting OAP personnel in a variety of tasks that enable the accurate scheduling and delivery of the network’s daily broadcast log. The Associate position is a daily deadline-oriented role that directly impacts the look and quality of the FX networks.

Your daily duties include heavy promo-data entry, interacting with Commercial Administration department about log issues, and assisting with scheduling automation elements.

Additional duties include administrative support on sponsored promo elements, cross-channel/synergy promo assistance, credit squeeze placement, contingency log creation, intermittent VOD scheduling and trafficking support, and back-up promo lists for live programming. 

You will work with OAP departments across the FX suite of networks to ensure the success of all. This role reports to a Promo Scheduling Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules on-air promo elements into the company’s traffic system (i.e. promos, interstitials, added-value/sponsored promo elements, cross-channel/synergy spots, program intros, promo advisories, etc.) 

• Creates the daily credit squeeze promo grids and back-up/contingency promo lists

• Schedules daily promo automation elements that air within program segments

• Assists OAP Trafficking and Operations personnel in scheduling-related tasks as directed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of prior work or internship experience in the television industry, marketing and promotions experience preferred.

• Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills are necessary

• Extremely detail oriented. Must thrive on working in an intense, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Must have ability to multitask, effectively coordinate changing priorities, and handle tight deadlines

• Strong communication skills are required.  Communication with various departments required on a daily basis.  Ability to work closely and collaborate with others a must

• Ability to make decisions and suggestions on placement of promos based on the current priorities and audience composition

• A general knowledge of the television industry, both linear and streaming, is important

• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook required

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Familiarity with any of the broadcast-log computer systems

• Strong knowledge of current TV industry/landscape/formats

• Experience related to Scheduling, Research, Programming and/or Operations

• General knowledge of linear broadcast logs

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of work experience   

***Please note:  this is an in office role 4x/week (Monday-Thursday), working from home on Friday in our Burbank, CA location.***