The Programming Coordinator will help create and carry out the planning, scheduling and long-term collegiate strategy for FOX Sports. The primary focus will be scheduling FOX College Sports, but they will also be involved in scheduling the major conference partners across various FOX Sports platforms.
Responsibilities:
-Creates on-air programming schedule for two of the three FOX College Sports networks (FCS Atlantic and FCS Pacific) by coordinating with Regional Sports Networks to pull programming and maximize FCS offering.
-Creates and develops long term scheduling plans for FCS. This will include interacting with various conference partners and outside suppliers
-Responsible for inputting all of the collegiate product across the various FOX Sports networks into the company's proprietary scheduling database
-Supports Senior Director of Collegiate Sports with all collegiate strategy across the FOX Sports Media Group
-Updates and maintains the FCS webpage by uploading monthly program schedules onto the site, as well as maintaining the FCS Social media handles
-Support the programming and research department to carry out the planning, scheduling and long term strategy for all FOX Sports platforms
Qualifications:
-1 year or equivalent experience in television programming or collegiate sports is necessary. College degree strongly preferred.
-Strong written and verbal skills. Ability to work with both creative and business types and have attention to detail.
-Basic math skills required. Must be able to problem solve and navigate difficult technical and organizational obstacles. Should be able to act quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
-Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office and excellent research skills. Previous experience with program scheduling software a plus.
-Strong knowledge of the national college landscape. Superior organization skills and attention to detail are needed. -Resourceful and quick-thinking research skills are a must. The ability to multitask and work effectively under changing
priorities and daily time constraints is required. Comprehensive and working knowledge of all social media tools.
How to apply:
http://foxcareers.com/Search/JobDetail/FNG0005838?organization=Fox+Sports