Traffic Copy Editor, KSHB

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company • Kansas City, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

KSHB is seeking a Traffic Copy Editor to join their team on a temporary, full-time basis. This role is critical in ensuring commercial advertising runs smoothly and accurately across all platforms. The Traffic Copy Editor will work closely with account executives, sales management, clients, and agencies, and will be responsible for scheduling commercial copy and serving as a backup to the log editor. This position requires an organized, adaptable individual ready to make an impact in a dynamic broadcast environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year minimum related experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented and experienced in working in a team environment.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous broadcast experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Secure and enter advertising traffic instructions for advertisers.
• Enter copy information using ad management traffic software.
• Maintain instruction files, tape library, and various other traffic functions.
• Work closely with account executives and traffic management, clients and agencies.
• Act as back-up to traffic log editor as needed, ensuring traffic is scheduled in the appropriate time slot and that the engineering department has the necessary information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED