BROADCAST & DIGITAL PLATFORM TRAFFIC COORD

The Broadcast & Digital Platform Traffic Coordinator traffics media from creative agency to vendors, with a focus on and expertise with media traffic within the television/movie/entertainment industry.

The Traffic Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager but must operate autonomously and exercise independent judgment in determining deadlines and priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and Distribute Traffic logs for Multiple National & International Networks as well as many affiliate stations
• Primary contact for assigned client or business – involves heavy client contact
• Manages ISCI assignments and production schedules
• Troubleshoots and problem solves for the client – picks up any inconsistencies and ensures they are resolved quickly and correctly
• Has full knowledge of client’s business and maintains reference files for Traffic
• Pulls daily traffic reports from DDS (Digital Distribution Service) and monitors buy activity
• Generates traffic instructions and shipping materials
• Receives commercial production status information from client creatives
• Receives buy specs from media groups
• In direct communication w/ buyers on units purchased and in system – if last minute, these situations may require issuance of manual instructions
• Works directly with digital and tape duplication vendors – issues purchase orders, provides ship lists
• Receives commercial rotation/copy instructions from client
• Responsible for confirmation receipts on both traffic instructions and commercial material delivery
• Issues copies of traffic instructions and purchase orders to client
• Works with buyers to resolve discrepancies on vendor invoices post-air
• Handles issues related to clients that fall within his/her assigned client list and do not require the Traffic Director
• Maintains solid working relationships with other dept. managers that directly affect Traffic
• Provides training, development, and guidance to junior level traffic staff

REQUIREMENTS

• No less than 3 years’ experience in broadcast trafficking
• Traffic experience in television/movie/entertainment business
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel. Myers Protrack and Wide Orbit a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to maintain high level of attention to detail on all projects
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure with minimal supervision, and adapt on the fly to changing business demands
• Excellent problem-solving and superior written and verbal communication skills