[Hiring] Scheduling Specialist @Sinclair Broadcast Group

Role Description

Sinclair has a great opportunity for you! We have an open position in our Advertising Support Operations department for a Scheduling Specialist.

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Must be computer literate, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• 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.
• Located in the Eastern or Central time zone preferred.

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan.
• Quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 2 paid personal days.
• 9 paid holidays.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

Company Description

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.