Hearst Television in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Program Specialist to join our Ad Operations team. Responsibilities include creation of format templates that maximize commercial inventory and ensure quality of on-air look, program scheduling for all stations, coordination of distributor, local station and network information, maintenance of program inventory and maintenance of Wide Orbit coding as it relates to program standardization. You will report to the Ad Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain standardized Program Names for all programs Maintain standardized Format Codes used by WideOrbit in conjunction with Engineering Automation needs Maintain standardized Inventory Codes for all programs and changes to each station’s Inventory Trees Creation of shared format templates for all programming using standardized guidelines for break structure and snipe/bug/ID placement to ensure quality of on-air look and commercial inventory maximization Schedule all program changes (network, local, and syndicated) for all stations; Review network and local schedules and formats for revisions needed to daily log Station contact for all program related inquires; Liaison to CDC personnel regarding program/episode information Interpret multiple pieces of information from many different sources – ie. Station grids, networks, e-mails, etc Build relationships with station programming personnel which will help streamline processes and help with the timeliness of programming turn-around Review daily formats for HTV banned spots and communicate how necessary Work as a team when it comes to projects or having to check others formatting like Olympics formats

Qualifications Requirements:

Working knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System preferred Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred Exceptional organizational skills Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines Accurate, Detail-oriented and self-starter Strong communication skills Knowledge of program distributor terminology preferred Onsite attendance is required

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs