Planning Executive - 9+ Month FTC

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for someone to join our team as a Planning Executive, supporting the scheduling and delivery of the MTV and Comedy Central channels in the UK and Ireland.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with schedules, data, and teams across the business, and who is interested in how TV channels are planned and delivered.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage planning schedules for the MTV and Comedy Central channels, making sure information is accurate and complete.
• Enter and maintain schedules using the What’s On scheduling system.
• Create and manage EPG schedules, acting as a key contact for EPG-related queries.
• Support Channel Managers with schedule changes and releases, and act as the operational contact for these updates.
• Coordinate press day activity, including distributing schedules for press exchanges.
• Share editorial feedback on programming under consideration from internal teams and external distributors.
• Research audience and content trends to support future planning.
• Assist with scheduling for MTV and Comedy Central VOD services when required.
• Track transmission counts and expiry dates for acquired programming.
• Process billings and pre-press emails.
• Ensure month-end data is accurate and up to date for Finance.
• Check that programme rights are followed correctly.
• Share transmission information when requested and work closely with other departments on scheduling-related queries.

What we’re looking for?

You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. If this role interests you and you feel you could do the job, we’d encourage you to apply.

• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• Confidence solving problems and adapting when plans change.
• Experience with data entry or working with detailed information.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with different teams.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, and the ability to learn new systems.
• Previous scheduling experience or use of systems such as What’s On is helpful but not essential.

How you’ll work

You’ll report to the Channel Managers for MTV and Comedy Central. The role is based in our Camden, London office, with a hybrid working pattern: at least two days per week in the office and the remaining days working from home.

At the start of the contract, you may spend more time in the office to support learning the What’s On system, understand our processes, and build strong working relationships with the team.

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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. 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.

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