Production Assistant
Nexstar
Lexington, KY
The Traffic Coordinator will primarily serve as inventory control specialist to track and prepare logs for scheduled programming, promotions and commercial inventory.
• Assist with regular maintenance of various station databases and internet systems.
• Coordinate daily and work closely with remote traffic hub and master control hub for inventory, formats, placement, and material delivery.
• Coordinates with other departments to solve logistical problems in coordination of on-air promotions, station programming, station reporting and initiatives.
• Prepares daily program log by obtaining information such as source, location, and length of program.
• Calculates exact length of programs and time slots available for promotional material.
• Assigns commercial material to be inserted between programs.
• Creates and issues computerized program schedule for the station.
• Maintains program logging and other operational procedures.
• Performs clerical functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
• Experience with WideOrbit Traffic, WideOrbit Sales and Matrix is a big plus.
• High school diploma.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum one year's experience in clerical support of administrative assistance.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq6ppm-44-212-26-248-42 in your application.
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.