Responsibilities and Requirements:
- The Scheduling Specialist is responsible for scheduling network and commercial breaks in order to maximize Sales inventory.
- You will build on air logs and ensure that they contain correct program information and commercial breaks.
- You will program syndicated, local, and network shows to ensure accuracy of show numbers and timing, and you will work closely with the stations to confirm that there are no gaps in programming, to code breaks appropriately, and to swing end breaks as needed to maximize the inventory and revenue potential.
- You are required to maintain future broadcast logs by scheduling program changes in a timely manner and communicate inventory availability or programming conflicts to stations.
Requirements:
- You are required to provide assistance as needed for all processes as it relates to programming formats and reconciling discrepancies within established time parameters.
- You must be computer literate, detail- oriented, and able to work under pressure.
- You must be dependable and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication and organization skills are essential.
- Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate.
We are seeking candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zone to support collaboration with our team and business hours.
Skills Required
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Dependability and self-motivation
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Availability to work in the Eastern or Central time zone
- Broadcast TV or radio experience
Sinclair Broadcast Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, mental health support, telehealth, and employer-paid life and long-term disability are described as broad and solid. Feedback suggests coverage starts relatively early for full-time employees and provides strong baseline security.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package. Feedback suggests these programs contribute meaningful long-term financial support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, parental leave, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are outlined as part of the offering. Job postings indicate a structured PTO allotment that appears reasonable for a large employer.
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What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
