Content Strategist, Programming (weekend specialist), TSN, Bell Media

Description:

Position: Content Strategist, Programming, TSN, Bell Media
Location: TSN, 9 Channel Nine Court
Salary: According to skills and experience
Hours of work: 40 hours per week; overtime as needed

A unique opportunity awaits! Have you ever wondered why certain sports end up on different TSN platforms? Curious to learn more about the business side of sports broadcasting? Are you a competitive, hard worker? Do you like solving puzzles? If so, this may be the role for you!

The Content Strategy team is a dedicated group who are responsible for programming the TSN television and digital universe to ensure TSN’s place as Canada’s Sports Leader. Our team is responsible for the end-to-end management of the sports programming that goes onto TSN’s channels and platforms – starting with strategy and acquisition and moving through scheduling, delivery, intake and broadcast.

The TSN Content Strategist role will be front and centre working on the strategic programming of the TSN linear television channels, helping to build out and manage the schedule of our various sports events. Learning from the best in the business, you will participate in scheduling decisions and work with the team to build lineups to support our sports and grow our audience. The position will also be responsible for supporting the broader Content Strategy team as we work through strategic programming goals and objectives in the digital age.

Responsibilities

• Utilize business and sports expertise to maximize TSN’s programming value across digital and linear platforms
• Research and plan for sports properties
• Responsible for creating and maintaining multiple scheduling databases
• Be able to plan and communicate on-air troubleshooting scenarios for live events
• Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday
• Work cooperatively with internal departments to ensure effective communication of all content plans
• Responsible for preparation and communication of programming and content
• Work directly with key internal and external stakeholders (including sports leagues)
• Screen and prepare content for broadcast
• Maintain the FEED Resources schedule with up to date requirements based on program needs
• Follow program schedules and arrange tools required to aid our Presentation Coordinators in MCR
• Troubleshoot on-air programming issues
• Maintain the FEED Resources schedule with up to date requirements based on program needs
• Follow program schedules and arrange tools required to aid our Presentation Coordinators in MCR
• Troubleshoot on-air programming issues
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong sports knowledge and a passion for sports required
• Experience in a media environment strongly preferred
• Maintain accuracy while handling multiple projects on a daily basis
• Must be able to maintain large volumes of information within a programming database
• Ability to catch errors and have the analytical ability to seek solutions to correct them
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, while comfortable managing your own deadlines
• Previous experience with IBMS, cue sheets, and paper editing an asset but not required