Hybrid Program Scheduler II at INSP LLC

INSP - Who we are  

By any standard, INSP is one of today’s most successful cable networks and multi-media entertainment companies with a staff of talented producers and storytellers who create, acquire, and distribute premium, popular programming content across an array of platforms.  

Our INSP Linear cable network is available in every market, nationwide, to more than 60 million households via Dish Network, DirecTV, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse and more than 2,800 cable systems, along with vMVPD’s including FRNDLY TV, SLING TV, Philo and Fubo TV. It is viewed by more than 47 million households a year and attracts a loyal audience, so much so that we rank among leaders in the total amount of time viewers spend watching.

INSP’s ratings consistently exceed most high-profile networks, making us among today’s highest-rated cable networks. With 7 consecutive years of year-over-year ratings increases (2014-2021), the INSP audience continues to expand. We are the only network with this record of consistent growth, and in 2021, we had the highest ratings of any year in our longstanding history.

The INSP linear network provides a trusted viewing experience, with a lineup of acquired timeless and popular classic Westerns, along with branded original programming. We feature stories of action and adventure, showcasing everyday heroes and developing new heroes with original programs. 

INSP, LLC as an employer provides a collaborative work environment and values a healthy work-life balance for its employees. We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package for full-time employees, a 401(k) Plan, and generous paid time off. 

If you want to join a talented team, that is committed to excellence, then INSP is the place for you!

SUMMARY/POSITION OVERVIEW 

This individual will work closely with the Program Scheduling Manager as a super-user of the SIMS Program Scheduling software system to ensure the accurate scheduling of complex and high-profile programming. On a daily basis, the incumbent will be responsible for inputting critical details of entertainment content contracts and be accountable for preparing discrete segments of the programming schedule for acquired, original, Ministry Sales and Ministry Outreach content, along with driving the planning and execution of linear programming for Free AdSupported Television channels. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of scheduling the FAST network in the absence of the Scheduling Manager. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Build and update daily, weekly, and monthly linear programming schedules across FAST channels. 
• Ensure accurate placement of shortform promo or evergreen content to fill out ad breaks. 
• Continuously monitor playout, resolving log discrepancies, slot overruns, or technical issues. 
• Export schedules to playout and EPG guides. 
• Distributes approved program schedules. 
• Coordinates all necessary scheduling info with internal and external teams. 
• Summarizes data and available content to support decisions. 
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. 
• Assists with training individuals who need access to various scheduling software and to confirm processes.    
• Demonstrates clear expertise and in-depth working knowledge of all areas of this function and system.  
• Implements assigned duties independently with direction from management. 
• Interfaces with ministry programmers to secure scheduling information. Maintains ministry programmers’ schedules in both Sharepoint and SIMS. 
• Helps determine processes and procedures for clean workflow of the Scheduling department.  
• In the absence of the Program Scheduling Manager, assumes a leadership role in managing the scheduling function and interfaces daily with the EVP of Programming – and VP’s of Acquisitions & Original Programming for INSP. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least 5 years progressively complex experience in network scheduling 
• Full knowledge and skill set for the SIMS scheduling system or similar (not required) 
• Full knowledge of Free AdSupported Streaming TV platforms (not required) 
• Excellent oral and written communications 
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and teaming skills 
• Able to handle last-minute changes with composure and efficiency 
• Self-motivated to follow through on assigned projects and elements thereof, with emphasis being placed on timely and thorough execution 
• Extremely detailed 
• Skilled in database management 
• Effective in time management and schedules 
• Accomplished in the use of personal computers and related software applications (such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access) 
• Mature, responsible team player 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.?Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and work closely with data and numbers.  
• Typical office environment; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses; may travel out-of-town to attend training on an as needed basis. 

INSP is an equal employment opportunity employer. INSP adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or on account of membership in any other protected category under state or federal law.