On-Air Scheduling Specialist

Job Description The On Air Scheduling Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining on-air play-out schedules for our cable and digital distribution operations. This position is a direct liaison between on-air operations, commercial operations, network programming, promotions and creative services departments. This role performs training within the team and serves as a point of contact/escalation for the overall scheduling organization. Essential functions will include: Building schedules and program formats for play-out to air and channel hardware assignments for the suite of NBCUniversal cable and broadcast properties by way of NBCUniversal’s proprietary scheduling and automation systems. Validate broadcast schedules for reliable on-air execution prior to play out including manual edits and availability to accommodate late breaking news and schedule changes. Secondary event scheduling including network identifiers and real time sports/news tickers Serves as a subject matter expert and point of escalation for On-Air Scheduling Coordinators Develops and documents workflows, departmental SOPs, and training curriculum for the on-air scheduling team. Leads meetings, owns communication and documentation (tasks lists, meeting minutes, etc…) on assigned projects. Provides off hours and/or weekend coverage upon request