Scheduling Specialist (Remote)

Sinclair Broadcast Group
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Hunt Valley
Dec 12, 2024
Sinclair has a great opportunity for you! We have an open position in our Advertising Support Operations department for a Scheduling Specialist. Responsibilities and Requirements: The Scheduling Specialist is responsible for scheduling network and commercial breaks in order to maximize Sales inventory. You will build on air logs and ensure that they contain correct program information and commercial breaks. You will program syndicated, local, and network shows to ensure accuracy of show numbers and timing, and you will work closely with the stations to confirm that there are no gaps in programming, to code breaks appropriately, and to swing end breaks as needed to maximize the inventory and revenue potential. You are required to maintain future broadcast logs by scheduling program changes in a timely manner and communicate inventory availability or programming conflicts to stations. Requirements: You are required to provide assistance as needed for all processes as it relates to programming formats and reconciling discrepancies within established time parameters. You must be computer literate, detail- oriented, and able to work under pressure. You must be dependable and self-motivated. Excellent communication and organization skills are essential. Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate. Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk. The hourly compensation range for this role is $18.39 to $21.63. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.