Programming Coordinator

Job Description Job Description Nexstar 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. Responsibilities Manage 15+ channels by maintaining weekly program schedules in WideOrbit Program Process booking orders daily within 24 hours of stations submitting them Work with stations closely to manage program gaps in Wide Orbit Program Maintain 13 rolling weeks in Wide Orbit Program for all channels Process discrepancy reports/perform reconciliation of all logs in WO Program daily Enter episode #s into WO Program as needed Provide syndicated movie formats/feed info as needed to traffic/master control hubs Communicate closely with markets/hubs Process daily reports for master control as needed Provide team coverage as needed Perform other duties as instructed Requirements and Skills: High School Diploma Fluency in English Excellent communication skills – oral and written Ability to multi-task efficiently Ability to work independently and as part of a team Minimum one year’s experience in clerical or administrative support Proficiency with computers Proficiency in Wide Orbit a plus Company Information Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr