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Full Time Job

Traffic Director

Nexstar

Houston, TX 09-22-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
The Traffic Director is responsible for scheduling and finalizing the daily traffic logs.
• Interfaces with Sales Management regarding inventory issues
• Collaborates with management, Account Executives and Sales Support to ensure commercial spots are executed in accordance with contract provisions
• Works directly with AE's, the production department, agencies and commercial providers to ensure all instructions and spots are received, input and delivered in a timely manner
• Monitors changes and resolves Traffic department discrepancies
• Coordinates with other departments to maintain commercial inventory and to provide billing information
• Updates Sales Managers on available inventory
• Plans and schedules to meet all require deadlines, (daily, weekly and monthly)
• Manage commercial traffic logs and maxim
• Primary responsibilities include acquisition and input of local, national and network commercial copy, completion of network affidavits, and filing
• Produces daily commercial logs by obtaining information, importing orders, and capturing commercial advertising schedules
• maximize inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skills:
• 3+ years in related functions; Broadcast or agency traffic experience preferred
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well under pressure against tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Works independently with little supervision and strong decision-making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of traffic management systems (OSI, Broadview, Wide Orbit etc.)
• Detail-oriented team player with a solid commitment to accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to acquire new skills and additional duties

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxnj9o-3-138-134-107-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Nexstar

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.