Russell Tobin's client, an American media production company is hiring a Media Traffic Coordinator to work in New York, NY (remote but must be local to NY. Training is onsite and post-training is remote)
Job: Media Traffic Coordinator
Employment Type: Contract until Jan 2025 unless converted to perm
Pay rate: $24-$26.45/hr. DOE
Fully remote after training
*hybrid schedule IF converted to perm employee
Role Info:
This position is responsible for editing daily broadcast logs, executing agency traffic instructions, and maintaining commercial inventory for Client Movies & Mysteries and Client Drama.
Responsibilities:
- Edit and finalize daily broadcast logs, correctly placing spots according to advertiser and deal specifications.
- Proof/review logs to clear spot conflicts and maximize revenue.
- Input accurate copy assignments/revisions.
- Verify spot delivery and proper format.
- Assign house numbers to National and Direct Response spots.
- Reconcile daily logs to ensure accurate billing file.
- Communicate closely with the Ad Sales, Promo and Tech Ops teams.
- Contact agencies to obtain/clarify/confirm traffic instructions and spot delivery information.
- Communicate with Operations and Creative Services team re: formats and added value elements.
- Complete daily tasks associated with inventory and broadcast logs.
- Preview commercial creative for on-air approval.
- Research traffic issues and discrepancies.
- Provide backup for other traffic functions and co-workers as needed.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred with an emphasis in Communications, Advertising or Business.
- Prior traffic software experience – WideOrbit a plus.
- 2 years’ television/radio/network media traffic experience preferred.
- Superior organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to follow through – will work with multiple departments and team members at all levels.
- Proficiency in PC skills and MS office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Must be flexible and have a strong ability to problem-solve.
- Must manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy.
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