About the role
The Programming Scheduler is responsible for building and maintaining the channel grid across linear and digital platforms. This includes daily scheduling of live matches, studio shows, replays and commercial breaks, ensuring alignment with distribution requirements, rights windows and operational workflows.
The role requires strong coordination with OPEC, Traffic, Operations and Marketing teams to ensure accurate EPG delivery, as-run reconciliation and regulatory compliance.
What you'll be doing
- Build and maintain the daily and weekly programming schedule across linear and digital channels.
- Schedule live sports events, studio shows, replays and other programming elements in accordance with rights windows and distribution agreements.
- Operate and manage the programming grid within broadcast traffic and scheduling systems.
- Execute the operationalization of the programming schedule using software such as Media+, Aleph, Protheus or similar broadcast scheduling platforms.
- Insert and manage programming elements including live events, replays, promos, sponsorship assets and commercial breaks within the schedule.
- Coordinate real-time schedule adjustments during live broadcasts or programming updates.
- Ensure accurate delivery of EPG data to distribution partners and internal systems.
- Work closely with Programming, OPEC, Operations and Marketing teams to align programming execution.
- Monitor schedule accuracy and reconcile programming against As-Run logs.
- Maintain updated documentation of programming grids and schedule changes.
- Support planning for major competitions, special broadcasts and seasonal programming strategies.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media, Broadcasting or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in TV programming or scheduling.
- Experience in sports broadcasting is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of traffic systems and EPG workflows.
- Technical Skills Desired.
- Experience with playout or traffic systems.
- Understanding of broadcast clocks and commercial break structure.
- Knowledge of As-Run logs and compliance processes.
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills.
- Ability to manage complex grids and last-minute changes.
- High level of organization.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under live-event pressure.
- Strong cross-functional communication.
- Problem-solving mindset.
What's in it for you
- Office in São Paulo City!
- B2B Contractor Agreement
- Onsite in our amazing new office
If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
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