Programmer

Job Description

Responsibilities

Universal Networks International, a division of NBCUniversal, is one of the world's premier entertainment networks, delivering quality content and compelling brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and APAC.

Universal Networks International has the following core brands in the portfolio within the APAC portfolio; Bravo, 7Bravo, Universal TV, Studio Universal and DreamWorks – which deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe. Universal Networks International is part of NBCUniversal, a Comcast Corporation, and is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

Job Description

This position reports directly into the Senior Program Manager, to support the content delivery and playout of Universal International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer channels across the APAC region
• Schedule and deliver daily transmission logs for 7Bravo ensuring correct placement of NBCU promos
• Ensure appropriate creation and placement of Secondary Events (Certification Bugs & Zips) for 7Bravo
• Download drafts and final schedules for 7Bravo
• Action programming and presentation amendments in the broadcast system for 7Bravo
• Liaise with affiliates and broadcast playout on late changes / schedule issues
• Provide leave cover for Programmers working on UTV AU/NZ
• Contribute to the monthly program planning meetings to create 'must see' annual and monthly content plans for Studio Universal and Oxygen working with the Program Manager and Program Director
• Using all available reporting from the Research team, analyse ratings and monitor program performance
• Enter all program metadata information into Lacuna including contract information (licence period, licence fees, runs etc) as well as programme information (synopsis, cast, classification etc) for Studio Universal and Oxygen
• Assist with Classification / compliance on programming and promos
• Prepare monthly / quarterly KPP and highlights documents for BSVOD channels
• Ensure correct classification /compliance for programmes and promos to ensure appropriate warnings and censors are applied
• Mange file delivery for BSVOD channels
• Provide metadata and EPG schedule for BSVOD channels
• Assist with ad hoc programming related task

Qualifications
• A sound knowledge of Microsoft office packages, specifically Excel and word
• Strong written and verbal communication with the confidence to work with a broad range of internal and external colleagues
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach, with a flexible attitude to working on ever-changing projects and ad hoc duties
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to think on your feet and problem solve
• Positive attitude and solid team player
• An interest in working in media and developing a career within the broadcast industry

Additional Information

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