Senior Programming Coordinator

Why Paramount?

At Paramount, you'll find challenging tasks, responsibilities, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life—just like other companies. But what truly sets us apart is in the details. Here, you're not just contributing your expertise; you're sharing your passion. United by a love for great storytelling, we've gathered the world's best storytellers and are dedicated to delivering the finest stories to audiences everywhere. As we continue to tell new stories and honor beloved classics, we've grown into the largest media network in the world.

By joining us, you'll work with iconic brands like MTV, Nick Jr., and Nickelodeon. You'll have the chance to develop your skills in a creative and dynamic environment that embraces innovation, passion, and your unique lifestyle and interests. We're looking for diverse talents—whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional—to help us expand our content across all platforms, from TV to the web. However your personal story unfolds, we're excited for you to share it with us!

For our Global Feeds team in Amsterdam, we are currently recruiting a:

Senior Programming Coordinator, MTV

Is this the right role for you?

• As a Senior Programming Coordinator, you'll play a key role in shaping how MTV airs its content across various programming platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
• Executing short-term content programming across multi-language channels, including both commercial and non-commercial Global MTV long-form channels.
• Managing the scheduling system "What’s On," including schedule preparation, break structures, episodic planning, and publishing EPG information.
• Overseeing daily schedule logs, conducting reviews, and providing feedback to optimize content placement for performance and flow. You’ll maintain strong collaboration with the Channel Operations team.
• Supporting media planning, marketing, consumer products, press, and sales departments worldwide with programming information.
• Collaborating with the language localization team to ensure content availability in all required languages in a timely manner.
• Working with Programmers and the Head of Department to analyze content usage across channels and languages, using "What’s On" as a tool.
• Keeping overviews of special shows and stunts up to date.
• Assisting in updating presentations that showcase our latest programming rollouts.
• Providing ad hoc support to our international Music Channel team.
• Training junior team members as needed.

Why we want you:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in media, planning, economics, business administration, or public administration—or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience.
• You bring at least 3 years of experience in content or media programming.
• You have a strong affinity for youth culture and, ideally, some familiarity with the youth television market.
• You understand the evolving landscape of television and content.
• You possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
• You’re highly organized with great attention to detail and time management skills.
• You excel in customer service, particularly in managing expectations from brand managers.
• You can perform well under pressure, adept at reprioritizing tasks and applying media thinking and best practices with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; a second language is a plus.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, prohibiting discrimination based on age, race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives.
 

MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries,  reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand,  the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling,  music discovery and activism across TV,  the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global,  MTV operations span cable and mobile networks,  live events,  theatrical films and MTV Studios.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.