OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Coordinator, Programming to join their team in Chicago, IL. The Big Ten Network Programming Coordinator will strategically create and distribute the BTN linear programming and B1G+ streaming schedules. As the Programming Coordinator, you will work closely with the 18 Big Ten universities, the Big Ten Conference office, FOX Media Control Center, as well as internally with the studio, remote operations, digital, traffic and sales teams. The role will also serve as the Standards and Practices liaison for BTN and will be responsible for assigning V-chip rating for all original programming. This position will report to the Director, Programming & Scheduling and collaborate with others within the department.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in creating various BTN linear programming schedules. Generate schedule changes and communicate to internal staff and external partners
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating B1G+ streaming schedule
• Assist in entering all Big Ten sports schedules into master database and update, as necessary
• Assist with football gameday operations
• Communicate schedules with Big Ten Universities and internal staff
• Update associated streaming files internally as changes occur
• Update and maintain various BTN Programming files
• Create and distribute monthly BTN Video-On-Demand schedules
• Select classic games and nightly games as 60-minute versions for next day re-air
• Manage B1G+ individual school channels
• Write and distribute descriptions to internal and external partners for all shows and events
• Watch and V-Chip rate all BTN original programming
• Watch and approve necessary BTN and FOX promotional spots
• Conduct research for future programming initiatives
• Perform general administrative duties, processing invoices, shipping packages, filing, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Strong passion for Big Ten sports & experience in television or sports
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good verbal, written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, as well as good people skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to a frequently changing environment
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and daily time constraints
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining effective business relationships 

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• 4-year degree with an emphasis in Communications, Broadcasting or Business

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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