Coordinator, History Scheduling

Job Description

THE ROLE: Coordinator, History Scheduling

Reporting to the Director of Scheduling and Strategy, the Coordinator, History Scheduling plays a critical role in building and maintaining programming schedules across linear and digital platforms while supporting content strategy, competitive analysis, and cross-functional initiatives.

This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for television programming, audience insights, and emerging technologies.

• Entering linear schedule into What’s On (internal scheduling software), including creating air schedules, revisions, formats, piece number creation, etc.
• Entering multi-platform schedule that feeds key dates to FVOD, TVE and DTOR
• Responsible for episodic scheduling of series across The History Channel, History Channel en Espanol and Military History
• Point person for various internal/external departments, including but not limited to: Ad Sales, Sponsorship, Programming/Production, Digital, Traffic, International, Finance, Content Distribution, Promos/Marketing, Social Media, Commercial Operations, and Listings
• Track competitive networks and programming trends, providing insights, and coordinating with Director/VP of Department, Marketing, and Research to inform scheduling and content strategy decisions
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to identify efficiencies, streamline workflows, and support more effective decision-making across linear and digital operations
• Ad-hoc projects including building presentations as needed
• The Coordinator should be collaborative and have a willingness to contribute to new programming strategies for The History Channel linear and non-linear platforms

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• General understanding of the media entertainment industry and competitive landscape, specifically of Programming or related business divisions.
• 1-3 years of media industry experience highly desired. Relevant internship or other experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication & organizational skills with ability to multitask and adapt quickly
• Knowledge of television programming and the pop culture competitive landscape is required
• Strong interest in data analysis and applying data-based solutions a plus
• Desire to learn and contribute to the content strategy
• Computer skills - with proficiency in programs Word, Excel. PowerPoint and AI platforms