Description:

Programming & Project Coordinator

About Us
Mountains, streams, deserts, ancient ruins, world-class art, varied culture and a crazy-good brew and food scene.  That’s the New Mexico life KOB 4 employees enjoy every day.  The variety represented in our state drives a news organization that covers a wide range of stories from award-winning investigations and special projects to heart-touching profiles of people and real life issues you won’t find anywhere else.  Sound good?  Come live in an amazing state and join the KOB 4 team as we proudly “Stand 4 New Mexico”!

Job Overview
The Programming and Project Coordinator is responsible for communicating and helping manage programming choices for optimal audience performance and revenue. Additional responsibilities include managing aspects of high-value community outreach efforts that enhance the station’s overall brand and strategic goals. This is an in-office position.

Job Responsibilities
PROGRAMMING DUTIES

Administer daily network, local, and syndicated lineup updates across seven broadcast channels and communicate changes promptly to internal and external partners.
Manage the NBC Portal and communications with the NBC programming team.
Ensure program titles are accurate in Nielsen ratings systems.
Write and edit programming schedules for the weekly employee newsletter.
Assist in scheduling and communicating promotional projects, local specials, and coordinating with news about related segments.
Maintain syndicated programming contracts and advise leadership on timelines and changes.
Schedule and reschedule children’s educational programming, analyze data, and share required FCC reports.
Coordinate quarterly FCC Issues & Programs reports with local and corporate teams.
Manage daily lineup updates for the KOB Streaming Channel and fill programming gaps with streaming-only specials.
Coordinate with Master Control on recording schedules, special programming, and captioning.
PROJECT COORDINATOR DUTIES

Coordinate interviews for multi-day local events, resolve scheduling conflicts, and meet tight broadcast deadlines.
Coordinate sponsored phone-bank events with internal teams and community partners, maintain relationships, and share results.
Respond to and coordinate requests for station tours and school visits
OTHER

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Assists in developing solutions as they arise.
Builds effective relationships. Acts in a professional manner.
Generally, works during regular business hours however may need to work other hours as needed
Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Strong organizational and analytical skills
TV, radio or other media experience preferred
Advanced digital skills with the ability to fully utilize programming software
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Resourceful, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work autonomously as well as a contributing team member.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
Physical requirements

Must be able listen to and respond verbally in English to others.
Must have manual dexterity to operate office equipment (including telephone, copier, fax machine, etc)
Ability to think critically and logically.
Articulate information in a clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing.
Works with time sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations

Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate’s work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.