At Astro, we have built a strong foundation in terms of our end-to-end delivery system, comprising highly-sophisticated satellite technology, an integrated broadcast infrastructure and state-of-the-art CRM system. Today, Astro offers over 140 channels, including 34 Astro-branded channels and affiliated channels, 12 HD channels and affiliated channels filled with original and aggregated content of various genres in multiple languages across Malaysia and Brunei.
Associate, Network Scheduling
(Kuala Lumpur – All Asia Broadcast Centre)
• Using a (computer based) broadcast scheduling system, the Scheduler creates daily playlists for a combination of channels; focusing on strategic placement of on-air campaigns and promotions
• Perform daily television scheduling operations in communication with units from TV Content Programming, Commercial Sales Traffic and Broadcast & Operations Automation
• Manage on-air information, on-air promotion campaigns and presentation values aimed to promote content and brand to viewers and to the target audience
• Knowing the materials being scheduled and the content of the channel. Regular viewing of the TV channel to monitor on-air output of scheduled content
• Quick and thorough revisions to the broadcast schedules as required before time of broadcast
• Candidate must possess at least a Degree. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Candidate must possess an in-depth knowledge and/or interest in sports content
• Computer literate. Prior experience with computer or system applications would be an advantage
• Good understanding of television broadcast
• Knowledge in media placement of on-air campaigns or promotions, understand basic concepts of ‘Target Audience’
• Possess good verbal and written communications skills. Fluent in English and a good command of Bahasa Malaysia. An understanding of other local languages would be an added advantage
• Capable of task administration i.e. email correspondence, planning and time management
• Able to meet challenging deadlines
If you meet the above requirements and are keen to explore a career with Astro, please email your CV to syaza_othman@astro.com.my (Email subject header: “Application: Associate, Network Scheduling”)
Closing Date:1-1-12
