Channel Coordinator, Kids Channels
Sony Pictures
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Channel Coordinator, Kids Channels (12 month FTC)
Channel Coordinator, Kids Channels (12 month FTC)
Overview:
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks operates branded entertainment channels around the world. The channels offer high quality film and television content from Sony Pictures and third-party distributors, as well as original content commissioned globally and locally.
Working under the guidance of and reporting to the Senior Channel Manager, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks currently have an exciting opportunity for a Channel Coordinator to join their London team and have responsibility for the day to day support of the programming and scheduling activities for the Kids Channels and VOD services portfolio, including POP Italy which launched in May 2017 on a free-to air platform.
These key tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting day-to-day linear and non-linear programming and scheduling activities for the channel and VOD portfolio using relevant scheduling software and IT tools
• Write monthly highlights and write/edit synopses for content, including episodic series and new titles entering details into Vision, Odin and Gpms.
• Attend weekly traffic meetings to update and keep track of all new material. Work with the channel managers and traffic to ensure all content is ready for TX dates
• Assist the Senior Channel Manager with the day to day running of POP Italy
• Retrieve support material for new programming and add to online workspace.
• Communicate channel priorities to creative team via monthly makelist meetings
• Work with the channel manager assisting with planning and stunts
• Help analyze competitor ratings – looking for trends and themes
• Enter month planning grids into Vision
• Work with the Channel Manager assisting with planning queries
• Adhoc assistance to the POP Italy Presentation Scheduler when problems occuer, e.g. providing program, episode, or promos replacemnets if needed.
• Be the point of contact for marketing enquiries – sending synopses/images to marketing contacts
• Write monthly channel highlights for POP Italy and any other Kids Channels as required
• Track the social media presence for our channels, making sure information if correct
• Attend weekly traffic meetings to update and keep track of all new material. Work with the Channel Manager and traffic to ensure all contents is ready for TX dates on time.
• Research our competitors and report on key stunts and new shows
Requirements
Knowledge/Experience of:
• Must have an interest in and experience of children's television
• Must be familiar with break structures and minatage rules
• Knowledge of Italian TV market desirable
• Experience with Vision scheduling system, or similar
• Experience editing text for synopsis
Skill in:
• Data analyzing and data entry
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively to all people involved in the process of getting a channel to air
• Be organized with allocating time to do certain tasks
• Be highly organized and work under pressure
• Work independently and to use own initiative in all situation
Language skills:
• Fluency in speaking and writing Italian is an advantage
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to his or her race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
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