Broadcast Traffic Coordinator
Martin Retail Group is a leading force in local retail marketing, specializing in strategic, turn-key solutions for global automotive brands. Since our founding in 1977, we've grown to 400+ team members across the United States, representing thousands of dealerships and placing over $1B of media annually—all focused on helping our clients sell more cars and trucks. We pride ourselves on being more than a traditional "ad agency," delivering targeted results. We're also backed by the incredible resources of Publicis Groupe, offering unparalleled world-class technology and capabilities.
About the role
Responsible for ensuring timely scheduling and distribution of all broadcast materials for media placement.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Strata to issue commercial scheduling instructions for local cable, spot TV and radio media buys for Regional and Local GMC, Buick and Cadillac brands.
- Assure timely distribution of spots to networks.
- Generate traffic instruction to stations and shipping orders to distributor.
- Communicate with field staff, media buyers, stations, suppliers and production team.
- Reconcile, verify and approve vendor invoices for payment processing.
- Run reports, including flight summary reports, to be provided to the Field staff.
- National back-up for commercial scheduling instructions for linear and Digital.
Reports to: Traffic Manager
Requirements
- High school diploma; some college preferred.
- Minimum 1-year business experience in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Primary competencies: Organization (detail-oriented), Verbal communication, Stress Management, Patience, Problem-solving, Accountability, Collaboration/Support, and Building relationships.
- Secondary competencies: Influence/Impact, Seeks continuous improvement.
- Strong computer skills with an aptitude to learn new programs.
- Ability to work under high pressure and stress with quick turnarounds.
- Self-starter, detailed-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility and tolerance for last-minute schedule changes.
- Team player; willingness to work off-hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
- Professional business manner.
- Knowledge of Strata & Spotpak (aka Donovan, DDS data entry system), Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
Schedule
- No travel expected.
- Opportunity to work from home one day per week once trained.
- Expect 2-10 hours of overtime per month.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Parental and family care leave.
- Family forming assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible time off.
Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan after meeting certain criteria.
Pay
Compensation Range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $50,900.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.