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$65k–$85k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, Paid parental leave
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Programming Specialist is responsible for maintaining and distributing programming schedules across multiple networks while managing metadata and inventory. They also coordinate programming events, ensure FCC compliance, and resolve scheduling conflicts in collaboration with various departments.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in television programming or broadcast operations. Proficiency in SIMS software and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Full job description
We are seeking an experienced Programming Specialist to support programming operations across multiple television networks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of television programming and scheduling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
This role is responsible for maintaining programming schedules, managing metadata, working with listing services, supporting programming initiatives, and ensuring schedule accuracy. Experience with SIMS programming software and broadcast television operations is preferred.
While this role is primarily based in the office, opportunity for workplace flexibility may be available based on business needs, departmental requirements, and manager discretion. Work location expectations may change as operational needs evolve and will be determined at management’s discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, and distribute daily, weekly, and long-range programming schedules across multiple networks.
Build and update schedules in SIMS, including episodic data entry, inventory management, and schedule maintenance.
Coordinate programming events, including premieres, marathons, stunts, specials, and schedule changes.
Maintain accurate programming metadata and communicate updates to listings providers and internal teams.
Process FCC compliance certifications and assist with regulatory reporting.
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts in collaboration with Programming, Traffic, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments.
Respond to viewer inquiries and assist with special programming projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Broadcast Management, Media Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in television programming, scheduling, programming operations, traffic, or related fields within a broadcast television environment, including a network, local station, station group, cable network, streaming service, or related media operation.
Working knowledge of SIMS programming and scheduling software.
Strong understanding of television scheduling strategies, broadcast operations, and programming workflows.
Experience managing programming metadata and maintaining schedule accuracy.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience scheduling multiple television networks simultaneously.
Familiarity with FCC regulations, broadcast standards, and compliance reporting.
Experience with television listings services and metadata providers.
Knowledge of Nielsen ratings and audience measurement.
Key Competencies
Television programming and scheduling
Metadata management
Attention to detail
Time management and prioritization
Cross-functional collaboration
Adaptability and problem-solving
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000
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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.
Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.
Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.
The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
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