Programming Rights Co-ordinator

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The Programming Rights Co-ordinator is a key administrative position in the Programming Team. They will be responsible for data inputting and tracking all critical content and rights information for the A+E US Programming Volume Deal across linear and non-linear, for all UKJV territories.

As a junior role in the Programming Team, the Programming Rights Coordinator will report into the Programming Manager and work closely with the Scheduling Team; they will assist in tracking content from A+E US, as well as entering all rights data into the Content Management Systems [What’s On and BSS]. The Programming Rights Coordinator will also be required to coordinate requests and comms from Fulfilment, Finance, Legal, Video-on-Demand (VoD), IT and Ops teams as well as the US Programming Team. They will be required to retrieve information swiftly and efficiently at a moment’s notice and to provide regular updates to the Programming Manager as well as internal stakeholders and external clients. A keen eye for detail and being comfortable managing large amounts of complex data is essential.

About us

We are always on the lookout for talented candidates who are curious about the world around them and passionate about entertainment. At A+E Networks UK you’ll find a community of innovative, creative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to try new things and collaborate in an effort to move the company forward. Every employee plays a vital role in the future of our company.

A+E Networks UK runs a family of global TV brands broadcasting in the UK and EMEA. Our channels include History, H2, Crime+Investigation and free to air channel, BLAZE. We are an ambitious and creative team who strive to build strong brands for our territories.

Our work environment appeals to self-motivated and flexible thinkers who are great collaborators and always strive to discover what is next creatively. Our award-winning factual and entertainment content includes global hit franchises like Forged in Fire and The Curse of Oak Island, must see dramas Royal Bastards: Rise of the Tudors, and Vikings as well as original local commissions including: Al Murray’s Why Does Everyone Hate the English, River Hunters, Lost Relics Hunters and Murdertown. We complement our programming with innovative talent-led exclusive digital content and top-rated podcasts.

A+E Networks UK fosters an open and creative approach which is helping us to deliver ground-breaking work.We are a progressive, friendly and fun place to work. We’re looking for professionals who are motivated and excited by challenge and driven to deliver results. We employ energetic, inspiring individuals who love to innovate and are passionate about the industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with and support the Programming Manager in tracking the progress of all relevant content from strategy to delivery.
• Entering contracts and all required rights data for new programming – linear and non-linear – into the Content Management Systems, as well as continued maintenance of that data.
• Collate information from US Programing Team and providing regular updates to internal stakeholders for new content and track their delivery schedules.
• Be a key point of contact between Programming and Key Stakeholders within the business, and liaise closely with them as required; consolidating, retrieving and supplying all rights information when required
• Provide support in the entry and creation of Purchase Orders; liaising with Acquisitions Team and Finance as appropriate.
• Be able to liaise clearly and efficiently with the IT and Ops teams - and external service providers where appropriate - over the functionality within the Channel management systems;
• Provide additional admin support and responsible for maintaining process documentation for the Programming team as required
• Respond swiftly and efficiently to queries from other departments as required;providing information on any supporting materials and / or information relating to content, as directed by the Programming Manager

Person Specification:

Skills and Experience

• Intimate understanding and working knowledge of content rights – linear and non-linear
• Familiarity and level of comfort with programming contracts and rights information within;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Excel in particular;
• Experience with content management systems What’s On and BSS preferred but not essential.
• Keen attention to detail, familiarity and comfort with working with large amounts of complex data;
• Strong communication skills, to liaise effectively and efficiently with people across the business;
• Ability to manage workload and work across multiple projects and to tight deadlines, with the dexterity to cope with changing priorities
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Understanding of A+E Networks UK's brands and audiences;

Personal Qualities

• Pro-active team player
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Values professionalism and efficiency with a high attention to detail
• Willingness to go above and beyond as well as the ability to learn quickly and hit the ground running
• Avid TV viewer and enthusiast, including Pay TV channels and SVoD Products and services