Junior Scheduler

Description:

Paramount Networks International, a unit of Paramount Inc., is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Viacom 18, Paramount International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount Networks International provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries.

Is this role for you?

Working alongside the Channel 5 programme planning team, ratings, media planning, broadcast operations, continuity and compliance teams, the Junior Scheduler is responsible for building and executing accurate schedules for transmission.

What will you be doing?
 

• Carry out daily checklist to prepare accurate schedules for sending to playout providers.
• Process commercial spot files from the sales team and send complete and accurate schedules to playout providers.
• Input continuity items and information, to specific deadlines and liaise with continuity producers, to ensure all scripting information is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with the sponsorship team, to update rotations and process credits efficiently and schedule them precisely.
• To view and log programmes for linear and VOD channels, considering transitions, commercial compliance, and editorial judgements.
• Work with internal departments to ensure weekly and daily deadlines are met.
• Cover for other department members when they are absent.
• Assist broadcast operations with the Technical Quality Check (TQC) of programmes when required.
• Embrace the ‘One Paramount’ approach and encourage collaboration and team working.
• Be an ambassador for all Paramount channels, internally and externally.
• Adopt and promote the Paramount values and support a culture of inclusion.
   

We need you to have?
 

• Experience within the broadcasting industry
• Some knowledge/experience of WHATS’ON or other scheduling systems preferred
• Good PC skills including Microsoft packages
• Display initiative and be adaptable to change
• Be able to prioritise effectively and display strong organisational skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with different levels within the company
• Have a proactive approach to finding creative and diplomatic solutions
• The ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Be prepared to take on additional responsibility when required
• An empathy with Paramount’s brand and core values combined with a strong desire to contribute to Channel 5’s continued business success.
   

Posting End Date: Thursday 7th August 2025

Channel 5 is an award-winning public service broadcaster and the UK's third latest commercial TV station, reaching 3 in 4 of the UK viewing public each month. The channel has a diverse schedule of original programmes across genres including issue-led documentaries, popular factual, accessible history, stunning natural history, inclusive entertainment and reality, top level sport, high quality scripted programming, headline-grabbing current affairs and critically acclaimed children's and news programming. Channel 5 is a unit of Paramount Global.