Traffic Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to work in one of the fastest growing metros in the Midwest? Columbus, OH has the 8th highest concentration of millennials in the country, is home to The Ohio State University and is the corporate headquarters of many well-known US companies! look no further than WCMH-TV NBC4. The Traffic Manager is responsible for scheduling and finalizing the daily traffic logs.
• Produces daily comme rcial logs by obtaining information, importing orders, and capturing commercial advertising schedules
• 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
• Inventory management of commercial sales inventory
• Coordinates with other departments to maintain commercial inventory and to provide billing information
• Updates Sales Managers on available inventory
• Extensive knowledge and familiarity with political procedures, reporting, and rebating
• Plan and schedule to meet all required deadlines(daily, weekly, and monthly)
• Monitor changes in processes, programming
• Manage team of traffic coordinator and sales assistants
• Basic knowledge of all functions within the department, including, but not limited to copy, order inputting
• Reporting for Sales Management, GM and AE's
• Implement standards, systems and templates for workflow, timelines that streamline efficiencies and support communication and collaboration
• Manage commercial traffic logs and maximize inventory
• Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet department/company goals

Requirements & Skills:
• BA/BS Degree preferred
• 3+ years in related functions; Broadcast or agency traffic experience required
• 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)and especially Wide Orbit
• 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-g6jq7n-52-14-221-113-42 in your application.