Schedule Executive

The Role

Schedule Executive

Content Supply and Distribution

Permanent | Full-time

Office location - Leeds (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Hiring range: £28,000 - £32,500

We are looking for a Schedule Executive to join our team based in Leeds. The main purpose of this role is to ensure an optimal and accurate schedule is produced and delivered to transmission - incorporating the programme strategy, break pattern, media plan and sponsorship plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning

• Entering programme schedules and changes into our in house scheduling system, ensuring sufficient information is available for press day, schedule costing, audience evaluation, Ofcom forecasting and compliance.
• Ensuring the correct programme and version is linked in the schedule
• Working closely with Editorial teams to ensure all strategic aims are met operationally in order to maximise commercial gain.

Presentation

• Taking responsibility for building and optimising the schedules at the appropriate time and according to guidelines
• Incorporating marketing and commercial elements into the schedules in a timely manner
• Liaising with various departments to solve potential issues
• Managing the press process and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Preparation of advanced information regarding live/ late programming

Supporting Transmission

• Whole schedule validation and trouble shooting to fully resolve all issues
• Adding data that drives transmission: programme and regional news sources, clean feeds etc.
• Delivering complete and accurate Transmission Schedules by daily deadlines
• Creating and delivering Contingency Schedules and Standby lists

Post Transmission

• Validating transmissions by comparing the planned schedule against the transmitted schedule and updating any discrepancies to ensure we have an accurate and complete record of transmissions

Other

• Working through potential schedules, to ascertain their feasibility
• Attending meetings relating to schedules and programmes
• Provide operational solutions to strategic requests

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Office-based work experience is essential
• Accuracy is key in this role, you must be able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining excellent levels of attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm and approachable is essential
• Computer literate and keen to use new technology, must have experience using a range of software including email, excel and word as a minimum
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Demonstrable experience working to tight deadlines

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Experience in a post production / broadcast environment is advantageous
• A genuine interest in content and broadcasting is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to pre-empt and proactively resolve problems
• Resilience and able to adapt to changeable situations whilst remaining positive
• Enthusiasm, we’re looking for someone who is motivated, proactive, and a team player
• Minimum grade 4/5 in GCSE English and Maths. Additional qualifications in broadcast related discipline preferred

Closing date: Sunday 5th October 2025