Director, Broadcast Schedule Operations

Welcome to Warner Bros Discovery the stuff dreams are made of Who We Are When we say the stuff dreams are made of we re not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth Behind WBD s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what s next From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive Company Overview Welcome to Warner Bros Discovery the stuff dreams are made of Who We Are When we say the stuff dreams are made of we re not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth Behind WBD s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what s next From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive We are the now and the next The power behind the people building the future We are born from the spirit of innovation We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more Position Details Position Director Broadcast Schedule Operations Division MT O Location Hitech City Hyderabad Department Network Origination Services Reports to VP Network Origination Services Contract FTR Position Overview General Summary Director Broadcast Schedule Operations role holds the responsibility within Global Media Technology Operations to continuously support the effective fault-free delivery of Discovery s linear broadcast services leading and managing the Broadcast Schedule Operations Team of 25 FTE s responsible for 50 feeds across WBD s Free to Air Pay TV Entertainment Factual and Sport Channels in the Asia Pacific Region Working closely with the VP Network Origination Services this role works to ensure scheduling responsibilities short term and long-term including Live Sport for all brands are developed and maintained to provide the business with strong accurate compliant and commercially optimized playlists In addition to the responsibility to support daily broadcast operations the role interacts with all APAC regions and teams on business development new channel launches broadcast graphics and automated continuity operations optimization and training of multiple teams interacting with Broadcast Schedule Operations and sharing common tools systems This position will work to ensure that the scheduling activities marketing and Ad Sales Optimization plans for all channels are developed and maintained to provide the business with strong commercially successful brands The BSO team is responsible for optimizing every second of air-time across the WBD APAC portfolio of channels through the most effective use of strategic scheduling techniques tools and a clear understanding of the commercial imperatives of the business The Director of Broadcast Schedule Operations is responsible for ensuring the development of the Hyderabad BSO Team shaping and developing schedule strategy across acquired Factual Entertainment Original and Sports content for the Asia Pacific Region and ensuring all contractual obligations and targets are adhered to and met The Director demonstrates ongoing leadership and accountability for the standard operating model proactively recommending and initiating change initiatives to continuously improve the customer experience and maximize return on investment driving WBD shareholder value in a proactive and optimistic manner with a particular emphasis on positive customer relationships demonstrating a can-do attitude The role is based out of Hyderabad and closely partners with the following teams key stakeholders in Asia Pacific Region Content Team Ad Sales Comm Ops Media Planning Media Logistics Languaging Technical Ops Content and Sales Systems Creative Services Finance Business and Legal Affairs Warner Bros Discovery Asia Pacific focuses on factual lifestyle and sports genres in the Free to Air and pay TV segment Its market clusters cover South Asia Southeast Asia Northeast Asia Greater China and ANP Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Key responsibilities Working in a critical leadership role as a senior member of the MT O management team taking part in strategic planning and ensuring annual departmental goals are met Manage Lead and develop a team of 25 Ensuring a culture of inclusion diversity fairness and opportunity Leading the Broadcast Schedule Operations Team in developing and implementing strategies which maximize performance and meet business targets Ensure Broadcast Schedule Operations Team produce technically ready and error free playlists in an accurate timely and efficient manner to support a smooth transmission of APAC Pay and FTA channels Management of department performance metrics determine KPIs and performance monitoring Continuously monitor assess and update operational workflows intra- and inter- department and standard operating procedures SOPs to ensure continued relevance regulatory compliance and optimal efficiencies Planning and coordination of efforts with Content and Sales Systems teams on new releases system setup regression testing feeds configuration Coordinate BSO team interaction with Sterling and New Zealand Broadcast Operations teams as well as local partners Astro CJ Powercast Globecast on program changes LIVE broadcast breaking news broadcast schedule errors and missing materials to ensure readiness of transmission Set out the Strategy and department goals Ensuring that they accurately reflect the overall strategy and priorities of key stakeholders at any point in time Manage budget and staffing requirements effectively managing fluxes in resources and technology requirements Lead and coordinate integration optimization and technology transformation projects new brands new channel launches and Fast Channel Launches in close partnership with key APAC stakeholders such as Affiliate and Ad Sales Marketing and Content teams Support of global projects and transformation initiatives across Broadcast Management and Ad Sales Systems Building and maintaining of cross-functional partnership within APAC with Ad Sales Comm Ops Media Planning Media logistic Language Technical Ops Programming Creative Services Finance Business and Legal Affairs to ensure quick response to changing business needs Collaborate with Programme and Sport production teams to plan and execute on content strategies for our Sport and Entertainment offerings Delivering maximised revenue opportunities across platforms and markets in compliance with regulatory bodies Collaborate with the sales Marketing Programming and Sport Production teams to identify new methods to maximise revenue viewer experience and strengthen WBD s brand Successfully manage the relationship between the department and the wider business globally Seek system process and workflow improvements by analysing processes and workflows and restructure if needed Represent the department in global initiatives and projects lead projects with focus on successful delivery on time and within budget Mentor and coach direct reports Inspire and guide new ideas to optimise daily operations and work productivity Assess design and implement operational models and business processes to support APAC channels played out centrally and locally Assess guide and efficiently manage human resources within the team to deliver BAU goals and respond to time-sensitive business needs Inspire motivate and create environment for the BSO team to increase expertise and broaden skillset Requirements Minimum of a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Media Studies Organisation Management Minimum of 12 years experience in Broadcast Media Operations At least 5 years experience to manage large multi-location teams exceeding 20 employees to motivate and deliver exceptional results Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Excellent analytical communications project and time management skills Excellent computer literacy especially with spreadsheets and presentation software Ability to manage highly stressful work situations and very tight timelines with ease and composure Flexible self-motivating and efficient Proactive reactive and solutions-oriented leader with a constant focus on service-level and technology improvements Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive resourceful and flexible How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law If you re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and or recruitment process please 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