eTV: Programme Scheduler

Job Title: Programme Scheduler

Reporting to the Manager: Programme Scheduling, your key performance areas include:

• Load contracts, liaise with Distributors and Producers for any programme/contract discrepancies
• Obtain all the required information for Publicity and Library, such as synopses, year of production, cast, running order, publicity kits, etc.
• Implement the schedule as per directive from International Acquisitions Department
• Have the ability to work across all channels
• Check contracts for license periods, number of runs and duration
• Create programme versions, short titles and formats
• Create plans and schedule titles in accordance with the channels requirements
• Submit excel schedule for rate cards and liaise with the Commercial Time Sales Department regarding break formats and final rate card
• Submit final programme schedule in public folders and ensure they are constantly up to date across all months
• Compile reports to be distributed to the manager and relevant departments
• Present to the Commercial Time Sales Department and relevant departments for final schedule; highlighting new series and programmes
• Apply programme changes to the schedule and advise relevant departments, external producers and necessary companies of changes
• Liaise with the Presentation, Media Library and Transfers departments on any weekly and daily discrepancies to the schedule
• Create and communicate changes in running order of programmes to Publicity and Creative Services
• Respond to ad-hoc enquiries
• Inventory exercises; monitor series start and end dates, checking outstanding licensing issues and untransferred material
• Compile monthly EPG, adhere to all requirements, to be submitted to Multichoice and other affiliates when necessary
• Communicate all programme changes to Multichoice for the EPG when required

Requirements:

• Matric or tertiary qualification
• Experience in scheduling an advantage. Basic understanding of broadcasting
• Computer literacy (MS-environment)
• High level of accuracy
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work with figures and calculations
• Ability to manage time and meet crucial deadlines
• Ability to interpret contractual agreements
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team environment
• Must be organized
• Ability to work for long periods under intense concentration
• Analytical/quick thinker
• Stable track record required

Note:

• Training will be provided.
• The applicants must be from Cape Town and surrounding areas

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application form together with a detailed CV to [email protected]

Closing date: 30 September 2013.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted.  If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.