Programme Planning Coordinator

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General Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Programme Planning Manager, the Programme Planning Coordinator is a key part of the team helping to manage the creation and delivery of accurate monthly programming grids for Discovery Family, RealTime Africa and assisting with creation of Discovery Science and Animal Planet grids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating linear programming schedules and inputting the schedules into broadcast software IBMS (full training will be given)
• Monitor channels' performance and implement short and long term initiatives to ensure channels maintain their competitive edge, and to highlight and recommend longer-term considerations for discussion with management.
• Work with Research to build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of audiences and competitors and to identify opportunities and threats facing the channels.
• Build strong two-way relationships with Programming, Media Planning, Listings, Research and NOS, seeking their input into scheduling strategy where appropriate and sharing scheduling strategy accordingly.
• Ensure timely production and communication of programming grids produced by programmes planners.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties such as creating highlights PPT decks as directed by Sr. Programming Manager.

Requirements:

• Passion for television and content, particularly factual content.
• Strong English language skills, you will be required to work in English.
• Excellent computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Excellent admin skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills and can work to deadlines.
• A team player and able to work effectively on own initiative when required

We offer:

• contract of employment
• benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
• work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
• training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, e-learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room, CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
• casual dress code
• parking space available for booking

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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