Traffic Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Provide back up for other Specialists when they are out of the office.
• Daily duties could include:
• Preparing and maintaining on-air logs through careful management of commercial inventory.
• Maximizing both revenue and inventory for a group of stations.
• Utilizing innovative problem-solving and decision-making skills to achieve station goals.
• Printing and exporting of stations’ daily program logs.
• Receiving all traffic instructions (original and revisions) from station clients.
• Interpreting commercial copy and agency instructions.
• Building instruction/rotation sets for assignment in WideOrbit and assigning instruction sets to applicable orders.
• Reviewing “Missing Instruction” report and communicating to agency and station personnel regarding missing commercial instructions and material.
• Maintaining electronic files of all commercial copy instructions.
• Ensuring accuracy of entering station advertising orders.
• Checking orders in WO against what was submitted by the station.
• Aiding in the implementation of HTV Best Practices and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure against deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take on all tasks assigned.
• Team player - will be working with all levels in the organization.

Requirements

• Must be computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with WideOrbit system preferred, but not required. Will train the right candidate.
• Onsite attendance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay - commensurate with experience.
• Extensive training program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.