JOB PURPOSE:

As the Programming Coordinator for Midco Sports, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling content for our television networks and streaming services. This role involves working with various teams and partners to ensure high-quality programming and smooth operations across all platforms.

This is a 30-hour per week position and is eligible for full-time benefits.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Create short and long-term programming grids for consistent planning purposes. Work with cross-functional departments to coordinate commercial and sponsorship formats for live events, tape-delay events, and other programming for linear television and streaming. Communicate guide scheduling internally and externally for multiple output mediums, including team members and website updates using provided backend tools. Provide programming alerts to all internal and external affiliates in case of necessary changes to programming and live events. Assist with the acquisition, planning, and development of local programming for Midco Sports, including local and syndicated programming for Midco Sports, as well as programming feeds from networks and away sporting events produced outside of Midco. Responsible for Midco Sports streaming and digital distribution scheduling and quality control. Assist customer support teams with linear and/or streaming programming-specific issues or questions from partners and customers. Responsible for contract fulfillment when programming is involved. Compile timely, comprehensive, and accurate reports as requested. Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy. Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers. Maintain regular attendance to be available for your team and as required by your position. Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal teammates and external partners and customers.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner. Support the mission, vision and values of Midco. Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service. Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging your own limitations without compromising integrity. Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions. Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals. Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions. Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.   Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind. Actively follow Midco policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

High School diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum of two years Programming experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL & MENTAL QUALIFICATOINS: 

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands. Strong communication skills to effectively convey information internally and externally Attention to detail to ensure accuracy with programming, scheduling, and reports.

ABOUT MIDCO: 

Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles. We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve. We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:  

Free Midco internet & TV  Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism   Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs  And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.  

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.