Traffic Coordinator

Fox Corporation

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About The Position

Precision, timing, and strategy are the pulse of a major market television station. We are looking for a highly organized Traffic Coordinator to manage the execution of our sales campaigns and ensure our broadcast logs are air-ready. As a Traffic Coordinator, you are the final checkpoint between our sales team and the viewer’s screen. You’ll be responsible for the seamless placement of commercial content, navigating complex inventory challenges, and ensuring every second of our broadcast day is accounted for.

Requirements

• We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can keep a cool head in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• The Traffic Toolkit: Previous experience with WideOrbit software is highly preferred.
• Detail Obsession: A "perfectionist" mindset when it comes to verifying program numbers, log timings, and copy assignments.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think critically and resolve inventory or placement conflicts under daily pressure.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to effectively collaborate with Sales, Production, and Station Management.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and a quick aptitude for corporate computer systems.
• Experience: One (1) year of TV Traffic experience is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational and time-management skills with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Log Management: Edit and finalize daily broadcast logs, verifying program timings, break structures, and advertiser rotations.
• Inventory Optimization: Alert the sales team to available inventory within specific programs and manage the placement of make-goods, pre-empts, and rejects.
• Strategic Placement: Ensure proper advertiser separation and competitive protection across all dayparts.
• Technical Coordination: Download and distribute logs to Master Control and collaborate with the Traffic Manager on major program changes.
• Creative Implementation: Interpret client traffic instructions to accurately assign and implement copy assignments.

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• View more detail about FOX Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level