Part-time Programming Assistant

Job Description

MANAGER: Program Director                                                                                DEPARTMENT:  Programming

FLSA STATUS:  Part-Time Non-Exempt                                                          POSTED:  November 2015

The part-time Programming Assistant’s role is to support the programming department in all areas relating to performance of their required and requested duties. Our ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, take charge of their position and provide excellent support to the stations we oversee in Boston, Seattle, Memphis and Tulsa. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work effectively with all the departments at our television station and be flexible in an ever changing environment.  This position has the potential to interact with internal departments such as Sales, News, Traffic and Promotions.

• Maintain accurate TV schedules for each station we support for both internal and external use
• Be the liaison between supported stations and the programming department
• Be the liaison between supported stations and the various network and syndicated partners
• Provide those listings to external listing companies on an on-going basis

·        Trouble shooting issues and problem solving

·        Handling general administrative tasks as assigned

• Knowledge of Excel & Power Point
• Performing other duties as assigned by management

·        Preferred Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or in the process of obtaining

·        Preferred one to two years related experience and/or training

·        Strong problem solving and communication skills

·        Ability to read and interpret documents such as network programming orders, written instructions

·        Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

·        Ability to speak effectively with groups of customers, employees or programming suppliers of the organization

·        Excellent computer skills—full command of Microsoft Office

·        Ability to prioritize and multi task many projects at one time

·        Must be flexible and able to adjust to the changing demands of our environment

·        Very organized and excellent attention to detail

·        Excellent communication ability in person and on the telephone

·        Ability to work well with all levels of the organization

WFXT/FOX25 is an equal opportunity employer.

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Cox Media Group