Traffic Assistant

Fox•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX 13 Tampa Bay is seeking a Traffic Assistant to support the daily coordination and scheduling of commercial content for our station. FOX 13 Tampa Bay is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations and delivers local news, weather, sports, and entertainment across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. This position is an opportunity to learn the traffic function, work closely with multiple departments, and support the accurate and timely execution of commercial schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
Professional and effective communication skills when working with station personnel, advertising agencies, and internal departments.
Ability to learn and use broadcast traffic systems and other computer applications.
Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a collaborative team.
Dependable, proactive, and willing to learn.
Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed in support of a 24/7 broadcast operation.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or a degree is preferred.
Prior broadcast, traffic, advertising, or administrative experience is a plus.
Experience with Wide Orbit is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing, reviewing, and updating daily program logs to ensure accurate placement of commercial spots and other scheduled content.
Coordinate the receipt, downloading, labeling, and scheduling of commercial materials for upcoming and same-day broadcasts.
Track available commercial inventory and provide accurate information to the Sales team.
Review logs and related information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with FCC requirements and station standards.
Research and help resolve discrepancies involving schedules, commercial materials, orders, and log information.
Assist with monthly commercial roster updates and provide backup support to other members of the Traffic department.
Work with Sales, Programming, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments to support accurate commercial execution.
Use Wide Orbit and other systems to perform essential job functions.