Broadcast Traffic Manager

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

About The Position

Reporting to the Programming Director, the Broadcast Traffic Manager manages the day-to-day traffic and scheduling operations for NJ PBS’s broadcast and streaming channels. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate programming logs, coordinating program clearances and rights, scheduling promotional and underwriting spots, and ensuring compliance with FCC requirements and established operating procedures. The Traffic Manager works closely with Programming, Revenue, Production, PBS, and Master Control to ensure programming and related content are accurately scheduled and delivered for broadcast.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution in broadcasting, communications, media or a related field.
A minimum of three years of experience working in a media, marketing, or content management organization.
Demonstrated experience in broadcast programming, scheduling, or traffic operations.
Familiarity with broadcast scheduling software and program log management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ProTrack traffic management software
Experience at a PBS affiliate with knowledge of national programming clearance processes.
Familiarity with FCC programming requirements.
Experience with Nielsen audience data and broadcast scheduling analytics.

Responsibilities

Manage traffic operations, including creating daily programming logs using ProTrack broadcast scheduling software or other software as necessary for all broadcast channels to maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
Assist in building and maintaining the broadcast and streaming program schedule.
Coordinate with PBS national programming and other vendors for clearances and scheduling.
Accurately enter and schedule all promotions and development spots following brand strategies, programming initiatives, and marketing/promotional requirements.
Accurately enter and schedule underwriters following standard operating procedures
Communicate with Revenue team when underwriting contracts end or conflicts occur with broadcast logs
Fulfill log requests regularly for NJ PBA.
Fulfill quarterly programming reports for the FCC.
Track program rights windows and clearance deadlines.
Liaise with production staff to schedule locally produced content.
Maintain programming database and scheduling software.
Assist in producing program guides and on-air promotion schedules.
Coordinate closed captioning and accessibility requirements for all programming.
Support the Programming Director in special programming events and pledge drives.
Handle scheduling adjustments for breaking news preemptions.
As necessary, perform ingesting, importation, trimming, downloading, and transcoding media duties.
As necessary, perform the final quality control (QC) check and send logs to Master Control (Centralcast).
Verify logs have reached Centralcast and work with them to troubleshoot any problems that may arise.
Perform other duties as assigned.