TX Scheduling Executive DAZN

TX Scheduling Executive DAZN

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Role Overview

TX Scheduling Executive

This role requires a proactive leader who can manage workflows, uphold quality standards, and foster a collaborative team culture. You will act as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, deadlines, and compliance requirements. Additionally, you will play a key role in mentoring team members, driving performance, and implementing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the TX Scheduling Team, ensuring high standards of scheduling and on-time delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for on-air issues, providing updates and escalating problems as needed.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and continuous development of team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture aligned with Foxtel’s values and goals.

• Scheduling & Airtime Optimization:

• Assist the Scheduling Manager in optimising airtime for promos, sponsorship elements, and commercials.
• Ensure all schedules are delivered for playout in a timely fashion, with minimal amendments needed.
• Schedule presentation elements such as classifications, channel navigation, and live events (if applicable).
• Ensure correct classifications are placed before all programs and that promos comply with FNA classification guidelines.

• Operational Excellence:

• Monitor promo campaigns to ensure they align with platform strategy
• Ensure programs start and end on time and that commercials are placed correctly within schedules.
• Troubleshoot and investigate broadcast systems issues, escalating as necessary.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including programming, playout
• Ensure channels adhere to ASTRA code of practice and style guides, updating as necessary.
• Represent the team in cross-functional meetings and contribute to strategic planning.

• Quality Control & Compliance:

• Run QC logs and on-air checks to ensure adherence to promo strategy.
• File and deliver transmission logs for Presentation Coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, particularly during sensitive periods such as elections.

Skills & Qualities for Success

• Leadership & Initiative:

  Demonstrates a proactive leadership style, inspires team members, and leads by example.

• Communication Mastery:

  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey updates, issues, and solutions.

• Collaboration:

  Builds strong working relationships across teams and fosters a cohesive team environment.

• Problem-Solving:

  Investigative mindset with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly.

• Operational Excellence:

  Displays a systematic and thorough approach to workload and time management.

• Attention to Detail:

  Maintains high accuracy in scheduling, compliance checks, and reporting.

• Resilience & Agility:

  Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and manages shifting priorities with ease.

• Tech-Savvy:

  Proficient in broadcast systems (preferably IBMS), Microsoft Office, and other relevant tools.

Experience & Capability

• Proven experience managing or mentoring teams, ideally in an on-air or broadcast operations context.
• Strong understanding of TV advertising, promo scheduling, and the broader media landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and drive team performance.
• Experience contributing to process improvements and operational innovation.