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Coordinator, Programming Planning & Scheduling
CBS
New York, NY, United States
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ABOUT US:
With critically-acclaimed and award-winning hits that include BILLIONS, THE AFFAIR, HOMELAND, RAY DONOVAN, MASTERS OF SEX, SHAMELESS, DEXTER®, HOUSE OF LIES, EPISODES and PENNY DREADFUL, Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI) has firmly established itself as a producer and provider of quality original programming.
Original series play a key part in the SHOWTIME programming mix, along with box office hits, comedy and music specials, provocative documentaries, and hard-hitting sports programming, including the flagship franchise SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, the Emmy Award-winning veteran series INSIDE THE NFL™ and 60 MINUTES SPORTS™. SNI also owns and manages Smithsonian Channel™, through its joint venture with the Smithsonian Institution.
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, and also offers SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND and FLIX ON DEMAND®, and the network's authentication service SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNI, operates the stand-alone streaming service SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Apple®, Roku®, Amazon and Google. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Hulu, Sony PlayStation® Vue and Amazon Prime Video. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks™, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution, which offers Smithsonian Channel™, and offers Smithsonian Earth™ through SN Digital LLC. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.
DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation and implementation of all aspects of the monthly program schedules for SNI branded networks as assigned, including any and all related analytical work. The Coordinator, Program Planning & Scheduling works with the Vice President, Program Planning & Scheduling on monthly strategies for each programming service so that the schedules fulfill all basic targeted strategies, are well-balanced from a creative and product usage standpoint and deliver the maximum audience in all dayparts.
• Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Program Planning & Scheduling, prepare and execute the monthly linear program schedules as assigned so that the schedules are balanced, distinctive and complementary to other cable services. Maximize viewing opportunities for all movies and programs.
• Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Program Planning & Scheduling, prepare and execute the monthly subscription video on demand program schedules as assigned, delivering the optimal product mix to drive usage, as well as support sales and marketing goals.
• Participate in the maintenance of custom programming database (TV Data/TeleTRAK) for the purpose of providing competitive analyses.
• Screen movies and other programs, including short-form, assigned to a particular month in order to determine content issues and provide ratings and advisory recommendations. Determine the most effective placement for each individual product and ensure sensitive and responsible treatment of R-rated or equivalent movies.
• Analytical projects -- related to SNI’s competitors (e.g. "HBO GO") as well as SNI’s programming -- as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1+ years of experience in television or film.
• Strong working knowledge of feature films and television.
• Very strong organizational skills as well as a strong sense of priority and effective decision making skills.
• Must be able to handle several tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy under severe time constraints.
• Must be good at follow-through and be able to communicate effectively with both superiors and subordinates.
• Strong sense of interdepartmental needs, deadlines, etc. and the ability to interface effectively with others both inside and outside the company.
• Must be computer literate.
EEO STATEMENT:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled