FAST Scheduler

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.

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.

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.