Traffic Ops Lead

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

2d • $79,100 - $96,500

About The Position

The Traffic Lead is responsible for all aspects in the log creation process, from program scheduling, promo and commercial placement validation to Finalization and delivery of playlist for distribution. This role also has responsibilities assisting in setting daily priorities and coaching staff to meet deadlines and help teach new processes. Is the go-to person in the absence of a Manager as well as interaction with other business partners to ensure delivery of an accurate broadcast playlist. Responsibilities may change daily to fit the needs of the department.

Requirements

• 7 years prior Commercial Traffic experience in Television/Radio Broadcasting or other related fields.
• Exhibits a transparent, positive attitude, in a cooperative and professional manner
• Excellent time management: ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• A creative problem-solver with the ability to listen and discern customized solutions to meet market and station needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and capable of working effectively within a team environment and across multiple business platforms.
• Must be capable of learning new system procedures/functions as they pertain to the needs of our business.
• Must be capable of explaining oneself both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have a positive attitude and willing to adapt in an industry environment where change is inevitable.

Responsibilities

• Oversite of program format creation & scheduling, program & episode scheduling, and ensures commercial contracts are accurate prior to log finalization.
• Validate Paid Programming, sponsorship and Marketing spot placement, process missing commercial reports and manage special spot placement requests.
• Review S&P commercial pending/rejections, Commercial instruction rotations, and spot comments and various log checks for discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees