Programming Coordinator

Job Title:  Programming Coordinator

Department: Programming Planning & Scheduling

Business Unit: Outdoor Sportsman Group

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Programming Manager

Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly – Non-Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. 

Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), a subsidiary of  Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), is the largest media company solely devoted to bringing the best in content and entertainment to America’s 80 million outdoor sports enthusiasts. OSG’s brands cover the spectrum of the outdoor experience – from big-game-adventure hunting to fishing for bass in backyard ponds to competing in the highest-caliber shooting sports events, our audience has come to rely on the expertise of our editors and its presentation across every media platform for the best, most entertaining, useful, and relevant content.

Nature of Work:

Responsible for Network(s) content episodic scheduling, distribution, programming data, programming delivery, contract compliance review, communicating information internally and externally to program suppliers and TV listings services.

Examples of work performed:

• Schedule, distribute, and monitor assigned content episodic schedules.
• Update and distribute weekly and quarterly content Run Reports, EPGs, and Delivery Reports for all networks. 
• Input contract data into content database and pull data specific reports as requested. 
• Maintaining and inputting program data and running reports as requested.
• Review and assist with compliance regarding program contract obligations.
• Understand the scheduling process.
• Recommend episode schedule placement and replacement strategies.
• Generate and issue program schedule changes as needed.
• Point of Contact with program suppliers/producers on program run orders, descriptions, and company contact info.
• Point of Contact for the TV Listing Services regarding weekly schedules, TV Guide images, and schedule discrepancies. 
• Communicate with Operations, channel manager(s), on program deliveries, episode schedule, discrepancies, make-goods, etc.
• Provide programming updates and support to all other departments as needed – Affiliate Relations, Operations, Traffic, On Air Promos, Marketing, Digital and Business Affairs.
• Communicate with business affairs on scheduled airtimes for programming contracts.
• Submit and track research requests as needed.
• Additional administrative duties as assigned.

This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

 Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Office/Hybrid – will consider Remote.
• Heavy computer/data entry

Qualifications

• Minimum
  1. Bachelor’s Degree.
  2. Software proficiency database management.
  3. High database acumen.
  4. Writing and editing skills.
  5. Ability to meet deadlines.
  6. Extreme attention to detail
  7. Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment. 
  8. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  9. Adaptability to an ever-changing environment.
• Preferred
  1. Television experience and/or knowledge, as well as a high interest of the media landscape. 
  2. Ability to communicate successfully at all levels within the company as well as with external content partners, distributors, clients, etc.
  3. Knowledge of Hunting, Fishing, Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle a plus.
  4. Experience with MEDIAGENIX, Wide Orbit and/or other scheduling/rights management systems a plus.
  5. Understanding of content metadata requirements.
  6. Understanding of Audience ratings.
  7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deadline sensitive
• Attention to detail.
• Communication.
• Independent work.
• Critical Thinking and Problem solving.
• Software proficiency

Compensation

• Base Hourly Range $23.08 - $26.44 per hour

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs) 
• 401K plan 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.