Scheduling Trainee - Game Show Group

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that builds on your experience and develops your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Summer/Fall Trainee position is from May/June through December 12th and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in person in the specified office location. This position is ideal for entry-level talent or recent graduates interested in jump-starting their career in a particular field.

The Scheduling & Acquisitions department at Game Show Network is responsible for creating linear schedules, promo logs and selecting programming for 11 (and growing!) individual networks spanning cable, diginets and FAST channels. We are an important piece of the workflow that gets each channel on the air. Our networks include series and movies from the vast Sony library, outside distributors and original game shows conceived and created in-house.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing daily functions in the scheduling database to coordinate and maintain the assigned schedules as needed
• Scheduling daily promo logs in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy and adherence to promotional priorities
• Creating and compiling detailed metadata for non-linear or other platforms in various formats and communicating with appropriate vendors and clients
• Generating and distributing program schedule grids and reports to internal and external partners
• Working closely with Traffic, Operations and other departments to ensure timings and schedule data accurately flow between databases
• Creating, utilizing, and maintaining various spreadsheets and air orders, including heavy data entry
• Conducting research and record-keeping related to movie content, potential acquisitions, stunt scheduling, standards, and competitive networks
• Scheduling at least one FAST network, including building and scheduling episodes in database
• Providing administrative and back-up support for other team members when needed
• Completing special projects and ad-hoc duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Degree
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong eye for detail, an ability to meet deadlines, a positive attitude, and will express eagerness to contribute to the company’s success
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and address potential issues before they arise
• Proven attention to detail skills are a must
• Well-organized and excels at time management, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to follow directives but not hesitant to ask questions
• Strong interpersonal skills; works well collaboratively and independently
• Experience with all MS Office software
• Very comfortable with heavy internet research and data entry
• Genuine desire to be proactive during downtime and to help other team members succeed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous internships, office or other job experience

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