Scheduling Coordinator

TelevisaUnivision • Miami, FL

5d

About The Position

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a detail-oriented Scheduling Coordinator to support Noticias 24/7, a news streaming channel on VIX. The role helps maintain the integrity of the streaming service and viewer satisfaction by scheduling content playlists, maintaining program calendars, overseeing playout, and managing program data. It also supports scheduling strategies and operations, including promotional materials, cross-department deliverables, and the evaluation and implementation of workflows and systems.

The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable learning and using program scheduling and playout systems both on-site and remotely. Because the service operates 24 hours a day, the coordinator must be available on call for breaking news and off-hour playlist changes as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a broadcast/cable television or digital environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in Program Scheduling, Playlist Management, Media Planning, Promo Scheduling, or similar work.
• Self-starter who is resourceful and adaptable, and able to work well under pressure on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to be on call after regular business hours and on weekends.
• Comfort learning and using program scheduling and playout systems both on-site and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Schedule long-form programming for the streaming news service based on strategic direction from a supervisor.
• Learn and use scheduling software and execute workflows to support a flawless on-air experience.
• Create, capture, and edit content metadata in systems as needed.
• Generate and maintain 24-hour and weekly schedule grids for internal distribution and SharePoint.
• Prepare and distribute weekly programming notifications, including premieres, TV listings, and updates.
• Maintain internal and external programming department distribution lists.
• Create, maintain, and set program formats at the grid level and for live or server events.
• Review formats quarterly and recommend revisions to support business objectives.
• Cut program clips to create segments for reruns and prepare clips for social media distribution.
• Monitor network playout and make adjustments for breaking news and content issues.
• Be available on call after hours and on weekends to revise playlists, trigger breaking news, or support News team needs.
• Produce work orders for promotional materials that communicate strategy, objectives, and deadlines.
• Schedule short-form elements, including promos, graphics, news briefs, and crawls.
• Execute and track promotional and advertising campaigns for internal and external clients and generate AS-RUNS reports.
• Partner with News Production, Art Department, Ad Sales, Marketing, Business Affairs, and Content Management.
• Perform ad hoc assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level