Network Coordinator
Tennis Channel
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/7/2015 5:40:00 PM PST
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Job Description for Network Coordinator
Tennis Channel is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle. A hybrid of comprehensive sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and travel programming, the network is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. It also has the most concentrated single-sport coverage in television, with telecast rights to the US Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros (French Open), Australian Open, US Open Series, ATP Masters Series, top-tier Sony WTA Tour championship competitions, Davis Cup and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas, and Hyundai Hopman Cup. Tennis Channel is carried by nine of the top 10 MSOs, Verizon FiOS TV, and has a national footprint via DIRECTV and DISH Network.
Position Title: Network Coordinator
Overview: This role will serve as the point person for the Programming Group, communicating with Production, and Operations to ensure that all deliverables are accounted for and prepared to go to air.
Daily Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Log match start and end times for Programming, Master Control and Research Departments
• Review/Edit Production scripts in efforts to drive viewers to Tennis Channel's website/TC Plus/Social Media (Day-of and Day in Advance)
• Work/Coordinate with Production on timings necessary to start next program at top or bottom of hour (during Live)
• Work with Ticker operator to communicate program changes and updates
• Prepare and adjust daily discrepancy report for Ad Sales, Promo and Programming Teams
• Quickly resolve day-of-air concerns
• Coordinate Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus transmission requirements between outside tournament vendors, Master Control staff and program planners
• Develop and implement weekly contingency plans for live and live to tape event programs, based on contractual commitments and restrictions
• Liaise with production editors to get matches to time for encore plays
Accountabilities
• Able to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion
• Awareness of Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus' programming schedules
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability and willingness to proactively think, troubleshoot, problem-solve and communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing with various teams
• Demonstrate time management skills and meet daily expectations
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of daily workflow
• Facilitate all workflow and communication with a sense of urgency
• Competent/flexible team member
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1-year of experience in television
• Experience in the area(s) of Programming, Operations, Formats or Traffic
• Live sports experience
• Detail-oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong inter-personal skills and a patient team player
• Ability to proactively identify issues, implement changes, set priorities and solve problems, while being resourceful, work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work through challenges methodically and logically
To be considered, please forward resume, salary history and requirements to:
Subject line must read: Network Coordinator
EOE