Posted by: Link TV New York
New York, New York, United States
Link Media, via the Link TV national network and www.linktv.org, presents programs that engage, educate and activate viewers to become involved in the world. These programs provide a unique perspective on international news, current events, and diverse cultures, presenting issues not often covered in the US media. We connect viewers with people at the heart of breaking events, organizations in the forefront of social change and the cultures of an increasingly global community.
Working closely with Link TV's Vice President of Programming, the Acquisitions Assistant and the web and broadcast teams, the Acquisitions and Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for evaluating content for acquisition, managing logistics of contract and master delivery for on-air/streaming programs and slotting Link TV's 24-hour broadcast schedule. Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting outreach to filmmakers, distributors and film festival contacts; reviewing potential content in consideration of channel's audience base and profile; negotiating deals and contracts with distributors and filmmakers; providing updates and input about upcoming acquisitions to other departments; maintaining programming and scheduling databases; coordinating specific programming-based initiatives; managing acquisitions library; coordinating delivery of contracts and masters for acquired programs; devising the weekly scheduling grid and distributing it for publication and to affiliates; tracking departmental budget and providing updated reports on cash flow; recruiting, training and coordinating interns and delegating appropriate projects to them; on occasion, serving as assistant producer on post-production/in-house projects, which would include responsibilities of coordinating workflow, timeline of deliverables, etc.; basic administrative tasks.
This role will require superior communication skills, both in person and over email and
telephone, as well as great attention to detail. Experience negotiating and devising contractual agreements is preferred.
Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• At least one year of professional experience in an office environment
Required skills:
• Attention to detail
• Great organizational skills
• Personable demeanor with good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and be self driven
Preferred additional skills:
• Experience working in databases (FileMaker, ProTrack)
• Experience devising contracts
• Skilled critical writing ability
Compensation: commensurate with experience.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Link Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
04 Jan, 2012-
Source: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/cDGfpfKTMKh4/
--
Manage subscription | Powered by rssforward.com
