Coordinator , Programming

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Job Description

Nexstar Media is seeking energetic individuals to work in the programming hub in Indianapolis! Nexstar Media is the largest television ownership group in the country – we broadcast 24/7 coast to coast from New York to Los Angeles via nearly 200 television stations.

Additional Details

Indianapolis programming hub is the sole hub location for all of Nexstar Media programming – we incorporate all time zones including Hawaii time.

Our programming hub team is fun, energetic and focused. We operate in a fast-paced environment, are deadline-oriented, and interact daily with all markets, traffic hubs, and master control hubs. We provide 116 markets and traffic/master control hubs with 24-hour program schedules, syndicated episode schedules, and overall programming support.

You will undergo extensive training on the Wide Orbit Program system, which includes scheduling syndicated and network programming, movies, sports, and other programming elements. Your responsibilities include supporting and maintaining 20+ channels, and providing reports and lists for master control and traffic.

The Program Coordinator position is ideal for individuals who love attention to detail and want to learn the inner workings of a television station.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing 15+ channels by maintaining weekly program schedules in Wide Orbit Program
• Processing booking orders daily within 24 hours of station submission
• Collaborating with stations to manage program gaps in Wide Orbit Program
• Maintaining 13 rolling weeks of schedules in Wide Orbit Program
• Performing daily log reconciliation and processing discrepancy reports
• Entering episode numbers into Wide Orbit Program as needed
• Providing syndicated movie formats/feed info to traffic/master control hubs
• Communicating closely with markets/hubs
• Processing daily reports for master control
• Providing team coverage as needed
• Performing other duties as instructed

Requirements and Skills:

• High School Diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task efficiently
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• At least one year of clerical or administrative support experience
• Proficiency with computers
• Proficiency in Wide Orbit is a plus

Additional Information:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries:
  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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This job posting is active. The salary range is $30.00-$32.00 per hour, located in Indianapolis, IN.