The Role

The Presentation Junior Scheduler/planner is the heart of any channel, it is a vital role within the television industry. A Presentation Scheduler's job is to make the channel run smoothly and look beautiful for thousands of viewers.
On a daily basis you will be dealing with the placement of commercials and promos into the channel's schedule, as well as programme changes, break changes and chasing content which is due to playout on the channel. All of these tasks are integral to the channel airing successfully, so organisation is the key to a good Presentation Scheduler, as well as the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

You will work closely with the Head of Programming to make sure all programmes and other material have been received ready for playout. This will also involve liaising with clients for programme delivery information.

The scheduling team work closely with the edit team liaising about the presentation of material, editing of promos for the channel and to ensure content delivery to our playout centre. You will need a basic understanding of the construction of a TV channel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creation of schedules in conjunction with the Head of Programming

2. Creation of EPG files - Delivery of playlist to all EPG providers in UK, Holland, Sweden, Australia and Germany.

3. Scheduling playlist for UK, Holland, Sweden, Australia and Germany.
Includes:
Creation of break schedule
Creation of day schedule
Placing of promos, bumper, fillers, commercials & sponsorship
Chasing of copy from ad houses
Chasing of copy from production houses
Completion and delivery of schedules to playout centres
Reporting of As-runs, specialist ad runs, TX reports and music cue entry
4. Maintenance of the programme database

5. Management of programme library


6. Additional responsibilities:
Tech QC
Delivery of niche adverts through Caria
Scheduling of specialist adverts & sponsorship
Liaising with H&C TV sales team & Sky external sales team
Delivery of the playlist and EPG file to our H&C PLAY APP
Selection Criteria
Essential

To be able to sustain a high performance when under pressure with a large volume of work and multiple priorities.
Be able to demonstrate careful attention to detail.
Ability to chase clients who are delivering material.
Effective time management, organisational skills, problem solving and the ability to prioritise own workload with competence to work independently and as an integral part of a team.
To demonstrate initiative, work flexibly and adapt to an expanding channel and workflow.
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide range of internal and external contacts
Work experience or placement within another TV channel or playout center.
Desirable

Experience with Windows 8 computers, Google docs and Excel.
Understanding of the TV industry and other media environments.
A passion for TV, Media, Horses, Other Animals and Country Lifestyle.


Closing date is May 11th 2015. Please send your CV and cover letter.