Hiring: NewsNation Programming Specialist Company: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:27:35 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site About the job Experience: •5+ years of television programming and scheduling experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced broadcast environment. •5+ years of experience in television programming, scheduling, programming operations, traffic, or related fields within a broadcast television environment, including a network, local station, station group, cable network, streaming service, or related media operation. Required Skills: •Maintain, and distribute daily, weekly, and long-range programming schedules across multiple networks. •Build and update schedules in SIMS, including episodic data entry, inventory management, and schedule maintenance. •Coordinate programming events, including premieres, marathons, stunts, specials, and schedule changes. •Maintain accurate programming metadata and communicate updates to listings providers and internal teams. •Process FCC compliance certifications and assist with regulatory reporting. •Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts in collaboration with Programming, Traffic, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments. •Respond to viewer inquiries and assist with special programming projects as needed. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Broadcast Management, Media Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience. •Solid functional working knowledge of SIMS programming and scheduling software. •In-depth knowledge of television scheduling strategies, broadcast operations, and programming workflows. •Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. •Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. •Operational familiarity with FCC regulations, broadcast standards, and compliance reporting. •Knowledge of Nielsen ratings and audience measurement. •Metadata management Compensation: •$65,000 - $80,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!