Coordinator, Development & Programming A&E

A+E Networks•New York, NY

9d•$29 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

A+E Global Media is in the storytelling business, bringing consumers new ways to experience those stories. The Programming Coordinator, A&E is a versatile, entry-level role supporting the Senior Executive team within the Programming organization. This role offers an opportunity to be immersed in programming and production, experiencing the full life cycle of television series from pitch to development, greenlight to series, and full-scale production. Upon program launch, the coordinator will actively participate in the 360-degree strategy surrounding A&E Programming, including Press, Marketing, Social, and Digital aspects.

Requirements

1-2 years' post college experience, in the TV business preferred with an entertainment company and/or agency experience.
BA / BS in related field is preferred.
Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Must be technologically savvy, comfortable learning new systems quickly, and able to adapt to evolving internal tools and processes.
Strong multi-tasking skills needed and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Identifies issues and proactively recommends solutions to problems and communicates to leader.
Must have the ability to work independently, efficiently and be able to meet deadlines.
Team player is a must.
Embraces and incorporates different viewpoints and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Airtable, AI-powered productivity tools, and other project management or workflow platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with photo, video, and presentation editing tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar platforms, is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of or interest in television development, production, and unscripted programming preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with production companies to track deliverables, invoices, contracts, and other production-related paperwork for both development and series projects, ensuring timely submission and processing.
Monitor internal systems and track payments tied to production deliverables, partnering closely with Program Accounting to ensure timely processing and resolution of outstanding items.
Attend weekly production meetings for assigned series.
Maintain project trackers, status reports, and departmental documentation to ensure visibility into key development and production milestones.
Support the Senior Executive team by scheduling meetings, calls, business trips, team brainstorms, and managing expenses.
Prepare new series order programming documents (PACs) as assigned, and track the progress of this paperwork on behalf of your executive(s).
Field miscellaneous requests from production companies and internal departments.
Serve as the primary contact between programming and all other AETN departments for various requests.
Aid Executive Producers on series and development projects as assigned.
Participate in development meetings by taking detailed notes, preparing meeting agendas, contributing to discussions around project viability, and sharing creative ideas and feedback.