FAST Scheduler
Recruiter
BBC Studios
Salary
£30,000 – £40,000
Applications close
12 May 2024
Hours
Full-time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
White City / Hybrid
Job description
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Scheduler to manage FAST channels across multiple regions, managing content inventories, content refreshes and working closely with platforms and marketing to drive viewing and engagement.
Key responsibilities:
Input and maintain information in systems and databases accurately and efficiently, providing reports where required.
Build and deliver schedules for FAST channels across multiple regions, working closely with VOD scheduler and VOD Manager.
Manage VOD schedules for platforms, aligning to FAST offerings and platform support opportunities.
Create bespoke stunt schedules to drive viewing and engagement across channels and platforms.
Monitor and analyse performance data to inform scheduling decisions.
Present data findings to the immediate scheduling and wider VOD teams.
Work closely with Senior VOD Manager on sourcing new content for platforms, offering recommendations and taking into account compliance and rights holdbacks.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes and planning for scheduling decisions
Work closely with marketing teams to secure content promotions on our partner platforms.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Essential
Experience of TV scheduling systems is preferred (WURL, What’s On , Amagi, BSS etc)
Experience working with data platforms, comfortable extracting, analysing and presenting data.
Some knowledge of the TV landscape – digital and FAST services.
Excellent IT skills and experience of Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of database and Content Management systems.
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective relations with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
Experience of working effectively in an administrative team, preferably a television scheduling, interactive or marketing environment.
Excellent multi-project and time management, planning and prioritising skills and the ability to meet fixed deadlines under pressure.
Evidence of checking large volumes of information, sometimes confidential, within systems and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to use own initiative, using judgement to escalate matters where necessary.
Desirable
Strong editorial instincts, knowledge and passion for content & TV.
Experience working on digital products, an understanding of technical and delivery processes.
A good understanding of on demand television services, multifaceted, tactical scheduling strategies and knowledge of key competitor on demand offerings.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 14666
Band: C
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London - Television Centre
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office).
We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at Sharmin.Brennand@bbc.com with the job reference in the subject.
We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you’ll get from working in this role are:
Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.
Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions.
Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.