On-Air Scheduling Coordinator

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
NBCUniversal is looking for an On-Air Scheduling Coordinator who is responsible for maintaining the on-air play-out schedules for the on-air operation. The coordinator serves as a direct point of contact between on-air operations, commercial operations, and program operations to ensure that playlists are scheduled properly for air.
Essential Functions:

• Maintains air ready schedules and program formats for play-out across the suite of NBCUniversal cable and broadcast properties, digital and linear, by way of NBCUniversal's proprietary scheduling systems
• Coordinates the scheduling and reprocessing of quick turnaround primetime programming to ensure we provide a complete 24/7 continuous schedule across all networks and channels
• Performs traffic compares and any scheduling or formatting changes needed as a result of programming changes, traffic adjustments, or operational needs of the NOC
• Understands any and all technical programs required including but not limited to Webscheduler, TLL, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite
• Executes contingency scheduling for sports replays such as JIPs, filler programming, and sliding of schedules to bring networks back on time
• Validates webscheduler playlists for reliable resource and hardware assignments prior to play out
• Assists with troubleshooting as needed
• Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the 24/7 operational needs

Qualifications
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.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience in a 24/7 broadcast operation preferred
• Previous experience with automation preferred
• Strong computer skills required, especially Microsoft Office products including, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT.
  • Please Note: This role will be designated hybrid, generally contributing from the office 3x a week, from Englewood Cliffs, NJ for the foreseeable future before being reassigned to hybrid in Stamford, CT.
• Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities.
• 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
Additional Information
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 [email protected].