Job : Director of Traffic

Stingray; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media company in Toronto is seeking a Director of Traffic to lead the operations for broadcast scheduling across 73 radio stations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the WideOrbit software system and a proven ability to enhance efficiency and drive revenue. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative, innovative environment with a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work policy.

Benefits

Pension Plan and Share purchase plan

Comprehensive benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Hybrid work policy

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in a senior traffic role managing commercial logs for major market radio stations.
• Expert-level understanding of the WideOrbit software system.
• Experience leading a team in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee broadcast scheduling for 73 radio stations.
• Liaise with Programming, Creative, and Sales to coordinate projects.
• Conduct quality control audits within WideOrbit.

Skills

WideOrbit expertise

Team leadership

Commercial inventory management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Collaborative problem-solving

Job description

Department Radio Location Toronto

Overview

At Stingray, creativity, collaboration, and innovative technology are the pillars of our DNA. Are you ready to rock your career by joining a growing company, a team of music enthusiasts in a stimulating and fun work environment?

We are looking for a Director of Traffic who is ready to lead the team responsible for end-to-end broadcast scheduling for 73 radio stations across 7 provinces. This position reports directly to the CFO.

Our ideal candidate will be a WideOrbit expert with a strategic mindset and a talent for leadership who will drive revenue, efficiency, and cross-departmental success. The Director of Traffic position will ideally be based in Toronto, but consideration will be given to candidates located anywhere Stingray Radio has an office. If you are a passionate leader with deep expertise in traffic and a proven track record of excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact and we want to hear from you!

Your day-to-day

• Oversee the end-to-end traffic operations for broadcast scheduling, leading the team to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with our 73 radio stations.
• Act as the primary liaison between Programming, Creative and Sales to coordinate projects, optimize workflows, and meet strategic goals.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, training and performance support to team members, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Conduct regular quality control audits within WideOrbit to maintain data integrity and enhance system performance.
• Lead the annual external audit compliance testing process for the WideOrbit system and ensure the proper authorization and control environment exists year-round.
• Deliver ongoing software training for Sales Managers to maximize productivity and support sales objectives.
• Maintain and optimize the WideOrbit database, ensuring it meets evolving business and broadcast requirements.
• Provide timely support for all Wide Orbit users addressing inquiries and resolving issues.

Your qualifications

• Proven ability to manage commercial inventory effectively to maximize advertising revenue.
• Expert-level understanding of the WideOrbit software system, including a minimum of 7-10 years in a senior traffic role managing commercial logs for major market radio stations across diverse programming formats.
• Adept at analyzing and improving traffic and log workflows to enhance accuracy and productivity.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel for manipulating large datasets and generating insightful reporting to support business objectives.
• Experience leading a team, leading by example with integrity and accountability, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• A strong collaborative spirit with the ability to work creatively with Sales, Programming, and other departments to problem-solve and ensure seamless execution of station initiatives.
• A passion for mentorship and development, committed to training and developing team members to build departmental capabilities.

Life at Stingray

• An opportunity to work with and learn from the best in the business.
• Pension Plan and Share purchase plan (with a contribution from Stingray)
• Comprehensive benefits plan and Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Hybrid work policy (for positions that qualify)
• And much more!