Programming Coordinator

Job DescriptionNexstar Media is seeking energetic individuals to work in the programming hub in Indianapolis! Nexstar Media is the largest television ownership group in the country – we broadcast 24/7 coast to coast from New York to Los Angeles via nearly 200 television stations.Indianapolis programming hub is the sole hub location for all of Nexstar Media programming – we incorporate all time zones including Hawaii time.Our programming hub team is fun, energetic and focused. We operate in a fast-paced environment, are heavily deadline oriented, and interact daily with all markets, traffic hubs and master control hubs. We provide 116 markets and traffic/master control hubs with 24 hour program schedules, syndicated episode schedules and overall programming support.You will go through extensive training on the WideOrbit Program system, which includes scheduling syndicated and network programming, movies, sports and many other programming elements. You will work to eventually support and maintain 20+ channels, in addition to providing reports and lists for master control and traffic.The Program Coordinator position is a great fit for anyone that loves attention to detail and desires to learn the inner workings of a television station. This position will be responsible for some but not all of the following duties:Manage 15+ channels by maintaining weekly program schedules in WideOrbit ProgramProcess booking orders daily within 24 hours of stations submitting themWork with stations closely to manage program gaps in Wide Orbit ProgramMaintain 13 rolling weeks in Wide Orbit Program for all channelsProcess discrepancy reports/perform reconciliation of all logs in WO Program dailyEnter episode #s into WO Program as neededProvide syndicated movie formats/feed info as needed to traffic/master control hubsCommunicate closely with markets/hubsProcess daily reports for master control as neededProvide team coverage as neededPerform other duties as instructedRequirements and Skills:High School DiplomaFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills – oral and writtenAbility to multi-task efficientlyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamMinimum one year’s experience in clerical or administrative supportProficiency with computersProficiency in Wide Orbit a plusSummaryLocation: IN, IndianapolisType: Full time