Programming & Content Operations Coordinator

Job description

Our Scheduling Coordinator coordinates the ingest, setup, and scheduling of content and live event streams for our OTT products, ensuring all video, artwork, metadata, captions and other ancillary materials are correctly processed and available to consumers on time.

The coordinator also operates and manages Tennis Channel’s scheduling software program to maintain seamless content delivery..

Tennis Channel has expanded internationally and operates subscriptions services and streaming TV channels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, India and the United Kingdom among other countries.

This role is based in Santa Monica, CA and works in close collaboration with the other members of Tennis Channel’s programming team as well as Tennis Channel personnel.

This position is a great opportunity to gain extensive experience in the emerging world of online production and FAST.


**In this role, you will** **:**

+ Manage uploading, scheduling, and organization of digital assets and live events on our content management systems.
+ Draft programming schedules for Tennis Channel’s international channels.
+ Operate and manage Tennis Channel’s scheduling software.
+ Process day-to-day VOD, promotional asset, and editorial changes.
+ Track programming and event schedules daily, making sure all information is accurate.
+ Compose and edit metadata, ensuring translation into local languages as required.
+ Perform QA checks on all digital content, products and platforms.
+ Serve as the point person for all questions pertaining to editorial and programming schedules.
+ Communicate program changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
+ Support live event planning and monitoring being the conduit between production and master control.
+ Ensure compliance with all contractual restrictions and obligations as they pertain to the distribution rights.
+ Work evenings, weekends and holidays based on business needs.

**Required qualifications** **:**

+ 2-3 years of television scheduling experience
+ In-depth understanding of the sport of tennis, its history, and players is a must
+ Experience working with content management systems or similar digital content platforms
+ Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
+ Prior use of TV scheduling and traffic software is a plus
+ Knowledge of digital video, editing, and encoding formats is a plus
+ Experience using software like Asana, project management platforms, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Docs, and Excel

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

**About PickleballTV**

Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America’s fastest growing sport.

With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game’s top professionals and biggest stars.

PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.

**About Tennis Channel**

Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle.

The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community.

Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

**About Sinclair**

Sinclair, Inc.

(Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest.

Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

Additional information about Sinclair can be found at  www.sbgi.net .

**About the Team**

The life-blood of our organization is our people.

We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people.

How good?

Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.

Ready to be part of a winning team?

Let’s talk.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $24.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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