Coordinator, Broadcast Operations (Temporary)

A+E Global Media•Stamford, CT

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator, Broadcast Operations supports the Broadcast Operations department in finalizing broadcast schedules and validating asset readiness for final transmission. The role identifies and escalates scheduling issues and errors, working closely with transmission partners in the facility. The position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, and is temporary through a third-party vendor for a specific project, with a tenure of no longer than 18 months. The coordinator assembles, confirms, and delivers broadcast and streaming logs for AETV networks and additional AVOD content delivery streams. They import and maintain on-air branding elements, coordinate day-of-air adjustments and last-minute changes with Programming, Promo, and Commercial Operations, and update logs and break elements when late-arriving programming or promotional material affects timings or availability. The role also supports media asset readiness by validating and quality-checking on-air programs and advance air feeds, documenting and escalating errors, and confirming scheduled graphics. For live or high-profile programming, the coordinator monitors programs and feeds, checks timings and contingency content, and schedules backup alternate logs as needed. The posted schedule is 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Tuesday and Wednesday off; the team typically works non-traditional evening and/or weekend hours. A+E Global Media’s office work environment requires employees to collaborate in the office three times per week, and new hires must be commutable to a listed office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Film, or Television, or 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field; listed as preferred.
Solid oral and written communication skills.
Analytical and creative thinking mindset.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble, confirm, and deliver completed broadcast and streaming logs and playlists for AETV networks and additional AVOD content delivery streams.
Use Wide Orbit and Bridge to prepare next-day broadcast logs and playlists.
Import on-air branding elements into the Secondary Events manager and edit or adjust them as necessary.
Coordinate with Programming, Promo, and Commercial Operations to implement day-of-air adjustments and last-minute changes.
Import late-arriving programming and promotional material into Wide Orbit and manually adjust break elements to reflect updated timings and availability.
Validate and quality-check on-air programs to ensure content and timing match expectations and schedules.
Monitor and validate the Advance Air Feed, ensuring scheduled assets are valid and accurate.
Document and escalate errors or issues to the appropriate department for confirmation or correction.
Confirm scheduled graphics as part of daily duties and advance monitoring.
Monitor high-profile programs during East Playout for confirmation.
Support live programming by overseeing feeds, timings, and contingency content.
Schedule backup Alternate Logs as needed because of live, late, or simulcast material.
Support the department’s diversity and inclusion efforts throughout areas of responsibility.