Programming Manager

Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

WEAR in Pensacola, FL has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Programming Manager. -This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of station programming and insuring proper maintenance of Programming schedules, procedures, reports and information flow for our stations. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain quarterly programming grids for all stations on a daily basis
• Schedule syndicated products
• Coordinate with the Copy Coordinator and Master Control Supervisor regarding any new paid programming orders
• Maintain and verify Neilsen and Comscore program schedules on a daily basis
• Communicate program schedules with listing services
• Maintain syndicated programming and network contract files in Palas
• Regularly communicate program changes to appropriate parties
• Work closely with the Master Control Supervisor to ensure satellite feed schedules are maintained, assigned programs are screened for OBIN issues, programming is acquired, timed as needed, stored and ready for airing
• Regularly communicate with Regional SASO and Corporate Programming on all program scheduling
• Maintain station's Public Files
• Prepare Children's Television Programming Reports and Quarterly Issues/Programs reports for FCC filing
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations for Closed-Captioning and Children's Television - - - - Programming
• Review and self-audit the Public File on a quarterly basis
• Maintain relationships with area Cable Television systems regarding retransmission consent
• Various administrative duties to include, but not limited to, mailing Syndex Riders to all cable - companies on the carriage report, review Issues/Programs reports from station website, respond to viewer calls/voicemail and preparing reports
• Other duties as assigned Requirements:
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Knowledge of FCC regulations and reporting requirements with regards to Children's Television Programming and Closed Captioning as well as ability to properly maintain the station Public File
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Prior experience working in broadcast television with an understanding of the Master Control Operation is a plus
  • College degree preferred Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! - About Us - Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. -We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team! - About the Team - The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

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