Hearst Television in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Program Specialist to join our Ad Operations team. Responsibilities include creation of format templates that maximize commercial inventory and ensure quality of on-air look, program scheduling for all stations, coordination of distributor, local station and network information, maintenance of program inventory and maintenance of Wide Orbit coding as it relates to program standardization. You will report to the Ad Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain standardized Program Names for all programs
Maintain standardized Format Codes used by WideOrbit in conjunction with Engineering Automation needs
Maintain standardized Inventory Codes for all programs and changes to each station’s Inventory Trees
Creation of shared format templates for all programming using standardized guidelines for break structure and snipe/bug/ID placement to ensure quality of on-air look and commercial inventory maximization
Schedule all program changes (network, local, and syndicated) for all stations; Review network and local schedules and formats for revisions needed to daily log
Station contact for all program related inquires; Liaison to CDC personnel regarding program/episode information
Interpret multiple pieces of information from many different sources – ie. Station grids, networks, e-mails, etc
Build relationships with station programming personnel which will help streamline processes and help with the timeliness of programming turn-around
Review daily formats for HTV banned spots and communicate how necessary
Work as a team when it comes to projects or having to check others formatting like Olympics formats
Qualifications Requirements:
Working knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
Exceptional organizational skills
Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Accurate, Detail-oriented and self-starter
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of program distributor terminology preferred
Onsite attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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