Promotions Planning & Scheduling Coordinator

Promo planning and prioritizing using information from ESPN’s NCS system, the various Marketing teams and Programming departments.

Participate in meetings with programming, marketing and production teams to discuss promotion proposals and make necessary adjustments.

Create weekly, monthly and yearly priority schedules for assigned networks.

Maintain schedules up to date with programming changes.

Maintain and update all plans with schedule changes and communicate these changes to the production team.

Work as part of a team to lead and/or carry out assigned functions that relate to the promotional priorities for a given region (Australia/NZ, Econet Africa).

Previous experience in Traffic, media planning or related field.

Analytical skills combining quantitative and qualitative techniques.

Initiative to propose new ideas solutions to problems.

Fast and effective relationship builder across the organization.

Good interpersonal and influencing skills – ability to flex style.

Strong team player.

Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred.

Strong knowledge of American and international sports.

Personal computer experience including use of Excel and other software platforms for Planning and Scheduling purposes.

Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to details.

Must possess demonstrated communication skills and the ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive situations that continually arise and are subject to change.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

ESPN is an equal opportunity employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

As part of the Promotion Planning & Scheduling Team, the Planning and Scheduling Coordinator organizes plans and schedules the promotional needs for various international ESPN networks. Responsibilities include working as part of a team to create weekly, monthly and yearly promo priority schedules for assigned networks. Commission and cart all promotion media in NCS systems (Ex. PIM). Strategically schedule logs using the Promo Optimizer in NCS. Maintain promotion schedules up to date with programming changes and communicate such changes to the Production Teams. Must possess strong organizational skills and have knowledge and passion for sports around the world.ESPN is an equal opportunity employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.