Manage the monthly programme plans, including the daily updates, for Setanta Ireland and Setanta 1. Involvement with management to develop sustainable programming strategies. Contribute to the development and growth of a manageable programming philosophy.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate data input of Setanta Sports programme plans (Setanta Ireland/Setanta1).
• Using an integrated Programming System, manage the channels programme stock to effectively use the product
• Make significant creative contribution to the development of the programme plan and to generating creative solutions to the plan needs.
• Create and maintain the monthly programme plans including the daily updates and back- up programmes.
• Research and decide most appropriate events to broadcast given the perimeters
• Manage and update EPG titles and descriptions for broadcast on Sky/UPC platforms
• Inputting descriptions/synopsis for programming, which is sent to Press & Media for marketing purposes.
• Liaise with other departments, including Operations Department, Scheduling, TX, Library, Production and International Unit to ensure the distribution of accurate information.
• Monthly forecasting, tracking and reporting of scheduled product
• Manage product library as it relates to programming and expired content
• Attend and participate in weekly channel meetings

In conjunction with Operations Manager/Head of Programming

• Monitor the ratings performance
• Research programming availability
• Reporting to suppliers as requested re: specific programming