Streaming Channel Programmer (Digital Linear / FAST)

Streaming Channel Programmer (Digital Linear / FAST)

Employmentt Type: Contract

Location: Mumbai/On-Site

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented FAST Channel Programmer to manage day-to-day scheduling and playlist creation for our ad-supported streaming channels: BuzzFeed Celeb, BuzzFeed Unsolved, and Tasty.

This role is responsible for building, maintaining, and exporting 24-hour linear schedules using Amagi Cloudport and Google Sheets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and a strong audience-facing viewing experience.

The ideal candidate balances structured, strategic programming templates with creative curation, understands linear-style programming in a digital environment, and has a strong interest in food content, celebrity culture, and pop culture trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage 24-hour FAST channel playlists in Amagi Cloudport, adhering to platform programming rules and best practices
• Program and maintain schedules 714 days in advance, ensuring continuous playback and smooth pacing
• Use Google Sheets to input metadata and translate playlists into grid-based schedules for delivery to Amagi
• Ensure programming accuracy, including runtime alignment, episode order, and content availability
• Maintain consistency in channel tone, flow, and audience expectations
• Identify and resolve scheduling issues related to gaps, overlaps, or playback errors
• Collaborate with internal teams to align programming with broader content and distribution strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming FAST, linear, or AVOD channels
• Hands-on experience with Amagi Cloudport or similar FAST scheduling tools
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel, including formulas and structured workflows
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of digital-first audiences and linear viewing behavior
• Interest in food, celebrity, pop culture, and unscripted content
• Ability to work independently while following established programming frameworks