Program & Content Specialist

First Databank, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Hearst Television in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Program and Content Specialist to join our Ad Tech Platforms team. Responsibilities include creation of format templates that maximize commercial inventory and ensure quality of on-air look, program scheduling for all stations, coordination of distributor, local station and network information, maintenance of program inventory and maintenance of Wide Orbit coding as it relates to program standardization. You will report to the Content Manager. At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Working knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Accurate, Detail-oriented and self-starter
Data entry and customer service experience
Knowledge of program distributor terminology preferred
Onsite attendance is required

Responsibilities

Maintain standardized Program Names for all programs
Maintain standardized Format Codes used by WideOrbit in conjunction with Engineering Automation needs
Maintain standardized Inventory Codes for all programs and changes to each station’s Inventory Trees
Creation of shared format templates for all programming using standardized guidelines for break structure and snipe/bug/ID placement to ensure quality of on-air look and commercial inventory maximization
Schedule all program changes (network, local, and syndicated) for all stations; Review network and local schedules and formats for revisions needed to daily log
Station contact for all program related inquires; Liaison to CDC personnel regarding program/episode information
Interpret multiple pieces of information from many different sources – i.e.; Station grids, networks, e-mails, etc.
Build relationships with station programming personnel which will help streamline processes and help with the timeliness of programming turn-around
Review daily formats for HTV banned spots and communicate how necessary
Work as a team when it comes to projects or having to check others formatting like Olympics formats
Coordinate material asset deliveries
Maintain assets including purges and data entry
Troubleshoot data entry and common technical issues
Screen material assets for quality control and decency standards
Work daily with the Central Distribution Center, HTV staff, and Hearst stations regarding the coordination of assets