Traffic Ops Specialist

Job Description

WarnerMedia showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. WarnerMedia is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of media. We create rewarding opportunities across our entire family of brands, while championing a spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join WarnerMedia as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

The Job

Shift - 10 AM - 7 PM EST

The Traffic Operations Specialist will be responsible for ensuring proper placement and execution of on-air elements, commercials, and copy instructions for Warner Bros Discovery's linear networks. The Traffic Operations Specialist will partner with the network brands, Strategic Planning, Sales, Account Services, Commercial Clearance, Sales Solutions groups, Kid Vid, and Master Control in support of our 24/7 operational and technical requirements.

The Daily
• Will ensure the accurate scheduling of commercials in accordance to Strategic Planning, Sales, Commercial Clearance, and Kid Vid requirements.
• Will ensure proper spot placement, following separation and conflict code requirements, special advertising requests, co-branding and institutional management, sponsorship management, closed captioning, Kid Vid compliancy, alternate log management, and program change management.
• Will ensure the accurate scheduling of all promos and programming in accordance to network brand strategies, programming initiatives, and marketing/promotional requirements.
• Will ensure the accurate scheduling of all copy instructions utilizing our traffic system. This includes implementing commercial copy based on agency instructions.
• Perform the final quality control (QC) check of the commercial traffic instructions, across all of Warner Bros Discovery's Linear Networks received from the advertising agencies as entered into Warner Bros Discovery's primary traffic system

The Essentials
• The desired candidate should have 2-5 years of media experience - preferably in log and traffic operations.
• Possess a strong knowledge and passion in television and the media industry.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• The successful candidate must possess strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills are also required. The Traffic Operations Specialist will be required to collaborate across multiple groups, teams and partners within and outside of Warner Bros Discovery.
• The Specialist is expected to be flexible with their work hours as needed.
• Overtime and after hours (On-Call) may be incurred.

This position will work on a hybrid work arrangement with at least 3 days in the office.

''WBD requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 'Fully vaccinated' is defined as 2 weeks after your final injection of the vaccine. Please note that as part of the vaccine mandate, you may submit an exemption request once you are hired into a position if you require an accommodation (medical or religious). Following a provisional offer of employment, the company will evaluate reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis; however, accommodations are not guaranteed where they impose an undue hardship on the business.''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro9vp6-3-137-185-180-42 in your application.