Programming Coordinator

About the role

The Programming Coordinator will support the Linear and Digital Media Programming teams on the day-to-day scheduling, management and delivery of live events and ESPN Video On Demand content. Key responsibilities include live event monitoring during second/third shift, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Works with Digital Media Programming team’s management to assist in strategic scheduling, quality control and emergency data entry of assigned categories.
• Affirmatively ensures the daily program plan for live event streaming is accurately scheduled from an operational perspective.
• Ensures timely and effective communication of programming information to other departments, platforms and business units as well as to external partners as needed.
• Maintains live event execution monitoring across ESPN+, ESPN Unlimited and Disney+ platforms.
• Schedules and handles signal acquisitions of all live digital events across platforms including ESPN+, ESPN Unlimited and Disney+.
• Guarantees commercial formatting is accurate and executable.
• Develops conditions/guidelines and coordinates execution with vendors.
• Creates shift reports detailing all discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and passion for emerging digital video products and platforms.
• Ability to calmly execute job functions in a demanding environment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on detail.
• General knowledge of the sports media industry.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Willingness to work second/third shifts, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in the media industry.
• Proficient computer skills, emphasis on Microsoft Office suite and social media platforms.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior degree in Communications or related area of study; or equivalent work experience preferred.