Programming & Scheduling Coordinator

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Programming & Scheduling Coordinator.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in the evolving world of online production and FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television).

As a vital member of the Programming team, you will assist with the development of programming strategies and the scheduling of content across Tennis Channel’s linear networks.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our growing global footprint by helping to curate, coordinate, and deliver a world-class viewing experience for tennis fans across multiple platforms.

In this role, you will be responsible for the ingest, setup, and scheduling of programming and live event streams for our OTT products, ensuring that all video, artwork, metadata, captions, and other ancillary materials are processed accurately and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative media environment, where precision, communication, and adaptability are essential.

As Tennis Channel continues to expand internationally -operating subscription services and streaming channels across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, India, and the United Kingdom -this position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic, innovative global media network at the forefront of digital sports entertainment.

This role is onsite and based in Santa Monica, CA.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Manage the uploading, scheduling, and organization of digital assets and live events on our content management systems.
+ Build and maintain short and long-term program schedules for Tennis Channel’s linear networks.
+ Track and update program schedules in coordination with live tennis tournaments and studio shows.
+ Monitor live programming schedules and make real-time adjustments.
+ Support the development and rollout of seasonal programming strategies and special events.
+ Manage Tennis Channel’s scheduling software which includes the inputting for scheduling plans, metadata, and program identification information.
+ Create and distribute internal reports and schedule grids for stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
+ Maintain programming databases and documentation for all content, including episode lists and program descriptions.
+ Assist in drafting and maintaining broadcast reports to ensure accurate documentation of scheduled content and airtimes.
+ Manage quality control of EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data across platforms to ensure consistency and accuracy for viewers.
+ Serve as the point person for all questions pertaining to editorial and programming schedules.
+ Communicate program changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
+ 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 $28.84 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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