• Network Operations Coordinator

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Los Angeles, CA)


    _The Network Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of ingesting and screening of content for our networks, Comet, Charge, Roar, and The Nest. They are responsible for coordinating and readying material from suppliers, performing compliance screening as per Sinclair’s guidelines and collaborating with the scheduling team to make sure content is formatted & ready for its available rights windows. This role requires an understanding of programming & post-production practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in the broadcast television environment._

     

    _This role is based in Los Angeles, CA office._

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to** **:

    + Perform compliance checks on acquisitions for Growth Networks:

    + Screen upcoming films or series to confirm compliance reports from editing team.

    + Update compliance reports with additional edits based on severity of content.

    + Complete screenings and compliance in a timely manner to ensure content is edited in time for air.

    + Create entries for film/TV properties on Growth Networks which includes:

    + Enter all metadata obtained from distributors/Gracenote:

    + Titles

    + Production year

    + Production company

    + Duration

    + Episode titles and descriptions

    + Ratings, etc.

    + Enter and update all contract data for film/TV acquisitions.

    + Create and maintain SASO ID/House numbers used by Traffic & Master Control.

    + Ensure all properties are accurate and adjust any discrepancies that arise.

    Required skills and experience** **:

    + Heavy data entry experience

    + Must be extremely detail oriented

    + Must be comfortable viewing/being exposed to potentially objectionable materials (movie scenes with nudity, swearing, drugs, violence, rape, adult situations) for S&P review

    + Prior entertainment experience is a strong plus but not necessary

    + Prior experience with/exposure to contracts is strongly desired

    Desired skills and experience** **:

    + Experience with Mediagenix or other scheduling systems.

    + Experience with Rightsline or other rights management systems

    + Experience with video editing/understanding of time code and related concepts

     

    Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    About the Growth Networks Group

     

    Responsible for the management of the company’s growing footprint of national TV networks in the OTA and FAST markets. The current businesses include:

     

    + **_Comet:_** A free broadcast TV network for passionate fans of SCIENCE FICTION.

    + **_Charge!_** A free broadcast TV network for fans of police procedurals.

    + **_ROAR_** A free broadcast TV network for fans of real people having fun every day.

    + **_The Nest_** The new free TV home of your favorite home renovation, true-crime, factual reality, and celeb-family entertainment series.

     

    About Sinclair

     

    Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at  www.sbgi.net .

     

    About the Team

     

    The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

     

    The base hourly compensation range for this role is $27.00 to $31.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.