Traffic Manager

Manage station logs for commercial, programming and promotional content.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Prepare logs using Wide Orbit System, including creation, scheduling, processing , contract generation and submission to Programming
• Monitor competitive codes, rates, spot rotations, available inventory and schedule commercials accordingly
• Reconcile post-logs for approval and posting to boardfile; research and report discrepancies for follow up
• Merge music logs
• Produce, edit and advise on “time-sold” and pre-emption reports in order to maximize inventory; post inventory to other systems as required
• Analyze daily bump commercial report and distribute relevant information to affected departments for follow up
• Review on-air time sales, promotion and programming and news orders and/or public service announcements to verify accuracy and completeness
• Review sponsor requests for specific dates, times of announcements; recommend alternate dates, times and input information to update log
• Liaison with other departments, i.e. Accounting, Sales, Programming, Production, Promotions etc. as required
• Develop and distribute reports to requesting departments
• Facilitate distribution of broadcast confirmations to Sales and clients
• Prepare and circulate network affidavits
• Build hourly clocks as required
• Maintain logs and records retention
• Assist with scheduling of Emergency Alert System (EAS) tests for compliance with FCC regulations
• Ensure satisfactory audits and SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility
• Back up Traffic Manager and Continuity Director as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

EDUCATION

Minimum two year’s Associate’s degree or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Highly computer proficient
• Display problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Capable of handling pressures and adhering to deadlines
• Effectively communicate with others
• Interact well with management, staff, clients
• Demonstrate attention to accuracy and detail

SYSTEMS

Knowledge of traffic, digital media, CRM (client relationship manager, e.g. Efficio) and Office Products (e.g. SharePoint) systems.