Log Scheduler

Company Description

As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, **NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer** delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E Entertainment Television, 13TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. **Universal+** (a hybrid linear and non-linear service) aggregates the group’s brands on affiliate platforms, offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content, including territory premieres and full boxsets, available all in one place. NBCU’s direct-to-consumer activity outside the US includes **hayu**, the all-reality SVOD service available in 27 territories - including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific - as well as the upcoming launch of **Peacock** on Sky in late 2021.

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

**Job Description**:
The** Log Scheduler** is responsible for executing the on-air programming guide under the general supervision of Log Supervisor. This position is responsible for scheduling on-air promos, secondary events, affiliate opt outs, ratings, commercials bookings and all elements for the daily programming.

**Responsibilities**:

- Build 2 logs daily, 3 if necessary.
- Extract daily logs for Ad sales traffic system.
- Import Spot files from traffic system to presentation system.
- Input promo rotations.
- Follow up on arrivals, review, placing and functioning of In-shows.
- Reduce breaks in the system for the regions when it is required; to avoid overbooking commercials, also check the breaks for each day to make sure that there isn’t an extra break through the day.
- Ensure placement of programming within established guidelines and regional compliance practices.
- Ensure placement of commercials within the schedule time.
- Work closely with Traffic, Programming, Marketing and Sales Departments
- Ensure all ad sales spots are placed with the correct schedule, content and promos.
- Perform ASRUN reconciliations and generate discrepancy reports for make goods.
- Run minutage reports to ensure regional minutage compliance
- Validate commercials spot existence.
- Manage last minute log changes as necessary.
- Time final log and deliver to playout center.
- Validate log readiness with playout center.
- Review airchecks when requested.

**Qualifications**:
**Basic Qualifications**:

- Associates degree with emphasis in TV and broadcasting; or equivalent work experience.
- Languages: Fluent in English, Intermediate Spanish
- Must have ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed

**Eligibility Requirements**:

- Must be willing to work in Mexico City
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Knowledge of Landmark Scheduling System a plus
- Previous analytical writing and/or film evaluation experience preferred.
- Strong writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail with proven ability to resolve problems.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work well in a team.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.