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NBCUniversal is hiring a Manager, On-Air Scheduling

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Job Description

  • Manage a high performing team of On Air Schedulers responsible for 24/7 linear and digital playout across networks like NBC, Bravo, and Telemundo.
  • Lead a team of Personnel Schedulers responsible for staff coverage across all broadcast and digital operations to ensure seamless 24/7 staffing and continuity.
  • Lead program clearances and scheduling for 248 NBC stations, coordinating across On-Air Operations, Affiliate Relations, and Research to ensure grid accuracy and seamless service delivery.
  • Scale operations to support over 50 FAST channels and high concurrency live events on Peacock.
  • Maintain uncompromising standards for on-air reliability and scheduling precision to ensure a flawless global viewing experience.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on cloud-based playout workflows and become proficient in next gen systems like Webscheduler, Translator Linear, OTTO, and Compass.
  • Collaborate with product teams to drive the roadmap, prioritizing key features and fixes while leading testing for cloud-native deployments.
  • Manage change control and maintenance priorities to keep live air windows risk free.
  • Identify opportunities for AI and automation to handle manual data tasks, allowing the operation to scale more effectively.
  • Act as a strategic partner to keep the team sharp on both traditional broadcast standards and new streaming features.
  • Work closely with upstream teams including Broadcast, Marketing, Programming, Sales, and Media Operations to keep primary and disaster recovery workflows in sync.
  • Track team performance and keep leadership updated on budget and staffing needs.
  • Pivot between priorities as business needs change, including adjusting staffing for major events or system maintenance.

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Salary Information

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

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