Program Scheduler

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

As a Full-time Temporary TV Program Scheduler, reporting into the Manager of Program Scheduling, your role within Rogers Media will be to ensure the accurate and timely scheduling of Television Programs on a single or group of linear TV channels, while working closely with key people within the team, the department and in the Media division. We are looking for a highly skilled candidate who is well organized, has a keen eye for details, can easily multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, shift and pivot priorities as needed and communicate clearly, while working well with others. This is a Hybrid position. Please note this is a 10 month contract assingment. 

What you will do:

• The strategic scheduling of TV programs on a channel/group of channels, which includes daily checks and may including tracking of US network schedules and coordinating with third party partners/distributors.

• The proper maintenance of TV program inventory, within the current broadcast management system, coordinating with both the Television Rights and Compliance divisions of the Programming department.

• The proper inputting and updating of TV program data into current broadcast system management system, coordinating with Traffic Log and Media Ops departments.

• The proper and timely communication of all changes to the TV schedule to internal departments, including the maintenance of seasonal TV planning templates/schedules, TV episode scheduling documents, TV broadcast grids, and weekly episode confirmations.

• Be the key contact and/or back-up for IPG/Online TV listings for a channel/group of channels, ensuring IPG/Online TV listings are accurately reflected, including daily checks, communicating with key listings contacts and follow up.

• Create/Distribute weekly advanced TV listings, primetime updates, week-after confirmation, and listings updated for changes of schedule, plus maintenance of Numeris PROL+ system, when required. Either as a lead or back-up.

• The tracking of TV schedule detail confirmations; including described video, delivery video sources, simulcast notations, TV ratings & disclaimers; and the coordination of necessary changes with the appropriate departments within the Media division.

• The management of TV program tracking documents, which may include weekly TV program highlights and TV scheduling compilations.

• The occasional reviewing, screening, paper editing of TV programs, including providing direction to internal departments, where required.

• Serve as back-up to the other members of the TV Program Scheduling team, including TV scheduling, updating documentation and possible after-hours email monitoring, when required, including vacation and illness absences.

• Additional duties, as needed.

What you will bring:

• A Broadcasting Program degree or certificate is an asset.

• Ideally, 1-5 years experience within the TV Broadcasting industry, with specific experience scheduling linear TV channels and/or working with TV program assets.

• The ability to effectively multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, shifting priorities and daily tasks when necessary.

• An extreme attention to detail, with strong organizational and time management skills.

• The ability to be both a team player, working closely with others daily, and work effectively and efficiently independently.

• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new software quickly. A working knowledge of TV broadcast management systems is an asset.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English.

​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: 10 Months
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Programming
Requisition ID: 317853

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Posting Notes:  Rogers Sports & Media