Broadcast Operations FAST Coordinator (Temporary)

A+E Global Media•Stamford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Broadcast Operations FAST Coordinator is a temporary project-assignment role supporting FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel scheduling and log validation. The coordinator works with A+E Global Media’s Digital, Distribution, and Marketing partners to identify and escalate scheduling issues and errors. The role also supports Broadcast Operations by helping finalize linear broadcast schedules and verify asset readiness for transmission as needed. The position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, and collaborates in the office three times per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some flexibility. Project-assignment associates are employed through a third-party vendor for a specific project, with a duration of no longer than 18 months.

Requirements

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Solid oral and written communication skills.
Analytical and creative thinking mindset.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and desire to gain experience within the TV landscape.
Team-player approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Film, or Television, or 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Finalize FAST logs using the FAST platform’s scheduling tool.
Learn and work with multiple vendors’ scheduling platforms.
Populate workspaces with channel-specific elements and assets.
Schedule programs by cross-referencing WhatsOn and the scheduling platform.
Loop and save a full day or week for each network.
Check logs and validate program schedules, over- and under-runs, and current scheduled promos.
Confirm that series-specific artwork is attached to each episode in the lineup.
Support linear logs and scheduling as needed, including finalizing and unfinalizing logs in Wide Orbit and changing log stages.
Use Bridge On Demand to bring in secondary-event schedules as needed and validate them in Bridge’s Secondary Events Manager.
Generate Bridge playlist files for assigned networks.
Validate and quality-check on-air programs to ensure their content and timing match the schedule.
Monitor and validate the Advance Air Feed to ensure assets scheduled in each time block are valid and accurate.
Document and escalate errors or issues to the appropriate department for confirmation or correction.
Support Branding by confirming graphics in daily duties and advance monitoring.