Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hearst Television in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Program and Content Specialist to join our Ad Tech Platforms team. Responsibilities include creation of format templates that maximize commercial inventory and ensure quality of on-air look, program scheduling for all stations, coordination of distributor, local station and network information, maintenance of program inventory and maintenance of Wide Orbit coding as it relates to program standardization. You will report to the Content Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standardized Program Names for all programs
• Maintain standardized Format Codes used by WideOrbit in conjunction with Engineering Automation needs
• Maintain standardized Inventory Codes for all programs and changes to each station's Inventory Trees
• Creation of shared format templates for all programming using standardized guidelines for break structure and snipe/bug/ID placement to ensure quality of on-air look and commercial inventory maximization
• Schedule all program changes (network, local, and syndicated) for all stations; Review network and local schedules and formats for revisions needed to daily log
• Station contact for all program related inquires; Liaison to CDC personnel regarding program/episode information
• Interpret multiple pieces of information from many different sources - i.e.; Station grids, networks, e-mails, etc.
• Build relationships with station programming personnel which will help streamline processes and help with the timeliness of programming turn-around
• Review daily formats for HTV banned spots and communicate how necessary
• Work as a team when it comes to projects or having to check others formatting like Olympics formats
• Coordinate material asset deliveries
• Maintain assets including purges and data entry
• Troubleshoot data entry and common technical issues
• Screen material assets for quality control and decency standards
• Work daily with the Central Distribution Center, HTV staff, and Hearst stations regarding the coordination of assets

Requirements

• Working knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Accurate, Detail-oriented and self-starter
• Data entry and customer service experience
• Knowledge of program distributor terminology preferred
• Onsite attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.