Program Scheduling Assistant

Job Description

PROGRAM SCHEDULING ASSISTANT
Birmingham, AL (onsite)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Program Scheduling Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining EWTN's 24-hour programming grids across multiple satellite feeds using a proprietary database. This role involves making informed programming decisions based on the liturgical year, special events, and network priorities, as well as communicating schedule changes and updates to internal departments to ensure consistency across all EWTN platforms.

ABOUT YOU:

• Qualified candidates will have experience with scheduling, traffic, or database systems, along with a background in cable or broadcast television.
• Strong computer skills, familiarity with EWTN programming, and a solid understanding of the Catholic faith and liturgical calendar are essential.
• The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet strict deadlines, and effective teamwork and communication.
• An associate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) is expected, and knowledge of Spanish or French is preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
• We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN's mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
• Caring environment. We value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
• Worship at work! Freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.
• 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
• Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic International University.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you're ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please apply directly at www.ewtn.com/employment.

Thank you for considering EWTN and we look forward to hearing from you!

About the Employer

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 45th year, is the largest Catholic media organization in the world. EWTN's 11 networks broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries & territories. Platforms include direct broadcast satellite television & more than 6000 television affiliates as well as ROKU, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, & multiple social media platforms. Radio services are transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, & over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio station; the largest Catholic website in the U.S.; electronic & print news services, including "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, & two global wire services; as well as a publishing arm.