Network Traffic Lead, Advertising Traffic, Paramount Advertising

Paramount Pictures • New York, NY

296d • $65,000 - $72,500 • Remote

About The Position

Paramount Advertising seeks a Network Traffic Lead to ensure that commercials are scheduled to achieve competitive separation on product and advertiser level; receive equitable rotation, and deliver per client guidelines inclusive of pod positioning, program restrictions, separation, mix, etc. This role is fully remote.

Requirements

• 3+ years working experience in media or equivalent preferred
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Experience with Wide Orbit preferred

Nice To Haves

• An Associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Program Tracking System & E-log experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, work ethic and excellent judgment
• Focused on achieving objectives and adept at handling multiple responsibilities efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Dedicated customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Pricing & Inventory, Sales, and Programming to strategically schedule weekly inventory
• Work with S&P on competitive issues, creative restrictions, kid-vid compliance, and provide reports as requested per team
• Update sales on potential clearance issues and send pre-empted bin reports daily
• Build and run program/traffic formats in accordance with the P&I/Programming/Media Planning teams agreed upon capacities
• Provide feedback when capacities do not match grids and work with all teams to update accordingly
• Provide the Broadcast center with final logs including all elements (programming/commercials/promo's/graphics)
• Requires confirmation from the Broadcast center that the file was received in full and times out prior to signing off for the day
• Update post log data for billing in recon
• Ensure live linear addressable air within their windows inclusive of live, day-of changes
• Perform quality control checks on logs to avoid scheduling conflicts
• Serve as point of contact for after-hour issues and implement urgent changes as needed (in accordance with management)
• Complete Afterburner and ADO optimization for all logs
• Responsible for all of the above items for 2-3 Paramount/BET property networks
• Expected to have an in-depth knowledge for all Paramount/BET property networks due to fluid coverage/network responsibility

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Associate degree