Media Traffic Coordinator

Job Description

Media Traffic Coordinator

Global Partnership Solutions (GPS)

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and build sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Media Traffic Coordinator with the Global Partnership Solutions (GPS) Department. The Media Traffic Coordinator supports and fulfills media traffic placement and tracking of deliverables for corporate partnerships and flighted media buys across the Phoenix Suns & Mercury organization. Assist the Traffic Manager in slotting placement for spots in TV, Radio, Streaming, and AR signage while also entering national buys into KORE. Other priorities include, achieving targeted goals, data collection, vendor integration and working closely with Phoenix Suns & Mercury Global Partnerships Solutions team.

What Will You Do:
• Work closely with partnership activation team and traffic manager to implement contractual media initiatives and fulfillment.
• Work with digital Lifecycle team to ensure fulfillment and scheduling e-newsletter banner ads and capture impression data.
• Manage radio inventory, traffic and formatting game broadcasts.
• Use Adview software to ensure proper placement of radio ads based on their specific requirements.
• Update media fulfillment into reporting software including updates to BI and finance for billing.
• Assist traffic manager with order approval, download and inputting into inventory management software.
• Deliver monthly proof of performance documentation to partners with media assets.
• Distribute weekly log reports for national advertisers.
• Verify programs, program numbers, break structures, log timings, advertiser placement, advertiser rotation, and advertiser separation.
• Implement copy assignments as needed.
• Interpret and accurately assign copy based on client traffic instructions.
• Assist Traffic Director with program changes and notify them of any concerns, irregularities, and unsold inventory.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

What We Need From The Media Traffic Coordinator:
• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with WideOrbit software and/or Skyview Adview software a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong project management skills.

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• • 1-3 years of traffic experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.
• Basic understanding of media trafficking for television and radio.
• Spanish fluency a plus.

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to optimally perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.
• Ability to transit around the arena for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English.
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb9y6y-216-73-216-171-42 in your application.