Our Team 

National Geographic Channels are home to the most informative and educational programming on television, encompassing a range of disciplines such as nature, history, science, engineering, culture, people, and places. In partnership with the National Geographic Society—one of the largest scientific and education institutions in the world—National Geographic Channels take viewers on breathtaking adventures across the globe, championing preservation efforts and inspiring the explorer in each of us.

The Opportunity: Programming Executive

We are looking for a driven individual who has a passion for TV and the digital landscape and is keen to learn about new market trends, the latest competitor offerings and the fast changing industry we work in. To be successful in this role you will appreciate the details and importance of data, planning and scheduling in audience engagement and our channel and business strategy.

This role will be based in Hong Kong.

Your contribution to the team:

• Maintain and update on-air data and program inventory
• Create program schedule & highlights
• Coordinate all on-air/off-air channel activities including media acquisition, programming, promotion, liaising with the Marketing and Ad Sales teams
• Work closely with local teams in South East Asian countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and communicate regularly with various other internal and external parties
• Manage inventory for Fox+ and direct operations on MPX (Image Upload / Input Ratings / Availability Period) and report bugs
• Update official website and maintain social media platforms
• Support the team’s daily channel management and operations

Experience Required: Min 2 years of work experience, preferably in the TV industry

Your profile

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications
• Knowledge of scheduling, programming and acquisitions
• Knowledge of TV landscape, primarily in APAC
• Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment
• A good team player with professional drive
• Understanding of social media platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a high-intensity environment and able to meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in written, speaking and reading in English and Chinese. (Traditional and Simplified)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.