On-Air Scheduling Coordinator

The On Air Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the on-air play-out schedules for the on-air operation.  This position is a direct point of contact between on-air operations, commercial operations, network programming, promotions and creative services departments. 

Note: This is a broadcast distribution operations role; this role is not a production-based role.

Essential Functions:

• Build schedules and program formats for play-out to air and channel hardware assignments for the suite of NBCUniversal cable and broadcast properties, digital and linear, by way of NBCUniversal’s proprietary WebScheduler & Streetlite scheduling systems.
• Point of contact between on-air operations and the commercial operations/network traffic teams.
• Provide formatting and event scheduling recommendations.
• Assist with troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs new hire-training and executes cross-training to existing team members.
• Develops and documents workflows and departmental SOPs.
• Lead meetings, own communication and documentation (tasks lists, meeting minutes, etc.) on assigned projects.
• Performs a variety of reporting, data analysis and metrics tracking; identifies patterns, proposes solutions (where applicable) and effectively reports information to management.
• Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the 24/7 operational needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma and relevant Professional Certification or Associate Degree in Media or Communications or equivalent relevant professional experience
• A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills required, especially Microsoft Office products including, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple groups/levels in an organization
• Previous professional experience working with traffic systems or any on-air scheduling system
• Previous experience working in a 24/7 broadcast operation

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the 24/7 operational needs
• Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.