Senior Broadcast Scheduling Operations Coordinator

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global leader in storytelling, encompassing iconic content across wizardry, fantasy, superheroes, and nature documentaries. The company supports a diverse group of creative and technology professionals worldwide, nurturing growth, innovation, and inclusivity.

Role Overview

This role is centered on designing and preparing accurate daily broadcast presentation schedules for assigned networks. Coordination with Programming, On-Air Promotion, Sales, Media Planning, and Transmission teams is essential to meet deadlines, maintain compliance, and ensure smooth transmissions. The role reports directly to the Broadcast Schedule Operations Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize daily transmission schedules with precision, responding promptly to operational needs.
• Generate compliant and optimized traffic scheduling within the WBD Sales System for designated channels and ensure accurate transfer to the scheduling system.
• Plan and schedule live events and sports broadcasts across assigned channels and territories, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee exceptional live play-out.
• Coordinate with Media Planners for seamless handover of schedules primed for promotional placement.
• Identify and resolve scheduling issues by liaising with relevant departments to ensure successful airing that meets regional regulatory standards.
• Understand and implement break patterns and templates, verifying correct loading and performing commercial load updates.
• Maintain and regularly update presentation templates.
• Work with Media Asset Management and Regional Sales teams to confirm availability of all media assets prior to schedule downloads to transmission.
• Conduct thorough checks on the presentation schedules.
• Communicate with Transmission teams to confirm correct playlist versions and verify on-air updates.
• Reconcile daily schedules between Scheduling and Sales systems, preparing reports and discrepancy analyses for supervisors.
• Participate actively in meetings and build strong relationships across WBD internal and regional offices.
• Engage in cross-training to expand knowledge across feeds and regions within the department.
• Perform any other presentation scheduling duties assigned by the supervisor consistent with the role.

Candidate Requirements

• Preferably minimum two years in presentation/promotion scheduling, traffic coordination, or a similar field; outstanding candidates with less experience may be considered for entry-level positions.
• Proficient with broadcast operations and/or sales management software such as IBMS, BTS, or Media Genix.
• Strong communication capabilities are mandatory.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines even under pressure.
• Team-oriented and able to follow instructions accurately.
• Operational experience or additional language skills are advantageous.

Performance Metrics

• Timely and accurate delivery of the daily transmission schedules.
• Ability to independently resolve basic scheduling conflicts and commercial load discrepancies.
• Good understanding of regional feed nuances and channel priorities.
• Effective collaboration with colleagues to ensure prompt schedule preparation.
• Engagement with other departments to follow protocols and report any scheduling issues or process improvements.
• Proficiency development in scheduling functions across multiple channels as needed.

Our Culture and Commitment

WBD operates on a foundation of core values that guide daily work practices and encourages inclusion, equity, and diversity. The company welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and is an equal opportunities employer supporting qualified candidates with disabilities by providing necessary accommodations during recruitment.