A leading global media and entertainment organisation is seeking an experienced Scheduler to join its Network Origination Services team. This role focuses on break optimisation and presentation scheduling across a portfolio of Sports and Entertainment channels in the UK, Nordics, and wider EMEA.
This is a contract role start asap and running for an initial 6 months.
It is a hybrid role so candidates must be based in London.
Key responsibilities:
* Build and manage mid-term and daily programme schedules.
* Optimise commercial airtime and live sports breaks.
* Ensure on-air look and branding consistency.
* Support live sport broadcasts, including contingency planning.
* React quickly to schedule changes and ensure reliable broadcast delivery.
What we're looking for:
* Proven experience in on-air/commercial scheduling (not entry-level).
* Knowledge of scheduling systems (e.g. What's On).
* Strong understanding of the broadcast chain and relevant regulations (OfCom, BLM, CSA).
* Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work under pressure; knowledge of sports/live broadcasting is a plus.
Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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