Junior Channel and Media Operations Executive

About the company

A global media and entertainment organization, the company delivers programming across television channels and digital platforms to audiences in multiple markets. Its media operations team works across content, technology, scheduling, and external partners to prepare programming for broadcast and on-demand distribution. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the viewer experience across several platforms and markets, while collaborating with colleagues in Japan and the United Kingdom. You’ll join a fast-moving environment where careful coordination, adaptability, and strong teamwork help keep content delivery on track.

What the job entails

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Channel and Media Operations Executive coordinates the preparation and delivery of content for assigned channels and platforms. You’ll maintain media metadata and delivery records, work with internal teams and vendors to coordinate video-on-demand assets, and help ensure programming is ready on schedule and meets channel guidelines. The role also covers compliance, subtitling and dubbing coordination, transmission logs, and follow-up on technical and on-air issues. You’ll support post-production and may edit or oversee video projects as priorities require. Working with your manager and colleagues across departments, you’ll troubleshoot delivery challenges and maintain the technical quality of channel output. You’ll also take initiative to maintain internal workflow systems and identify ways to improve operational efficiency.

Key requirements

• Three to five years of experience in playout operations, media operations, or a closely related area.
• Native-level Japanese to work effectively with Japanese vendors and client executives.
• Strong English communication skills for collaboration with UK-based colleagues and use of company-wide documents and systems.
• A solid understanding of media file formats, transmission workflows, and file delivery solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• A meticulous, organized, and systematic approach to managing metadata, schedules, delivery details, and compliance activities.
• The ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work with minimal supervision, and stay effective under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Initiative, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset, with an interest in learning and contributing to more efficient workflows.