On-Air Scheduling Coordinator (5pm-2am ET)

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The Role
Maintain and validate on-air play-out schedules across NBCUniversal networks using proprietary scheduling systems. Coordinate primetime quick-turn scheduling, perform traffic compares, execute contingency scheduling for sports and replays, validate resource assignments, and assist troubleshooting. Serve as liaison between on-air operations, commercial operations, and program operations.
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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal is looking for an On-Air Scheduling Coordinator who is responsible for maintaining the on-air play-out schedules for the on-air operation. The coordinator serves as a direct point of contact between on-air operations, commercial operations, and program operations to ensure that playlists are scheduled properly for air.
Essential Functions
  • Maintains air ready schedules and program formats for play-out across the suite of NBCUniversal cable and broadcast properties, digital and linear, by way of NBCUniversal's proprietary scheduling systems
  • Coordinates the scheduling and reprocessing of quick turnaround primetime programming to ensure we provide a complete 24/7 continuous schedule across all networks and channels
  • Performs traffic compares and any scheduling or formatting changes needed because of programming changes, traffic adjustments, or operational needs of the NOC
  • Understands all technical programs required including but not limited to TLL, Webscheduler, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite
  • Executes contingency scheduling for sports replays such as JIPs, filler programming, and sliding of schedules to bring networks back on time
  • Validates webscheduler playlists for reliable resource and hardware assignments prior to play out
  • Assists with troubleshooting as needed
  • Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the 24/7 operational needs
  • Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
  • Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role.
  • A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

Desired Qualificiations:
  • Associates degree in related field or equivalent professional experience required
  • 2+ years of professional experience working with traffic systems or any on-air scheduling system
  • 2+ years experience working in a 24/7 broadcast operation
  • Strong computer skills required, especially Microsoft Office products including, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to learn new software programs
  • Strong client service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Requirements:
  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  • This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
  • Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be willing to work on-site in Stamford, CT
  • Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities. (Likely shift identified as 5pm-2am Eastern Time Wed-Sat, subject to change)

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience
  • Solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements
  • Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays for 24/7 operations
  • Must be willing to work on-site in Stamford, CT and follow hybrid in-office requirements
  • Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • 2+ years professional experience working with traffic systems or on-air scheduling systems
  • 2+ years experience working in a 24/7 broadcast operation
  • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with scheduling systems such as TLL, Webscheduler, OTTO, Wide Orbit, Sintec, and Streetlite
  • Strong client service and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure team environment

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NBCUniversal Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off spans 15 vacation days, 10 company holidays, 7 personal “myDays,” 5 caregiving days, flexible sick time, and compassionate/bereavement leave for eligible U.S. employees, offering broad coverage for planned and unplanned needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is presented at 16 weeks for primary caregivers (4 weeks for non‑primary) alongside fertility and adoption assistance and dedicated caregiving support.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar matching on the first 6% of pay and access to financial guidance strengthens long‑term security.

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HQ: New York City, NY
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

From film, television, news, theme parks, interactive media, and streaming, our people are at the center of it all. ​Here, we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution, imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry. ​ Here you can develop solutions. You’ll develop solutions that allow engineers to broadcast live TV from the comfort of their homes. These solutions will enable the use of our collection of hundreds of thousands of distinct intellectual properties across our film, television and streaming brands. Here you can transform. You’ll make decisions and solve complex problems by leveraging insights that come from data, building AI to help enable solutions to optimize every aspect of our content eco-system. Here you can build. You’ll build emerging immersive technologies that are used to power the broadcasts and streaming of global events like the Super Bowl and Olympics. You can create secure, elastic cloud-based services connecting parts of our global platform ecosystem that effect tens of millions of viewers, consumers and businesses that consume and love NBCUniversal’s content. And while you design, build and architect your career, we have the culture to make sure you’re supported. Here you can work and still live your best life! We’re leaders in our fields. We hire smart people and trust them to get the job done. We are never too busy to develop a fellow colleague. We understand our goals – or we ask. When we see something that needs doing – we do it. We make data-driven decisions. We fiercely believe in our talent and their growth. If you're ready to make an impact, here you can.

Why Work With Us

For us, it's more than just a work life. It's a daily passion. We take great pride in our legacy. We find fun in the challenge. We collaborate and inspire others. We're always creating, always solving and always ahead of competition.

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