Broadcast Traffic Coordinator

fgcu; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FGCU seeks a Traffic Manager to schedule, maintain, and reconcile daily TV broadcast logs, serving as a bridge among Sales, Programming, Operations, and Master Control to ensure accurate promotion, underwriting, and program elements air.

The role requires accuracy, strong collaboration across teams, and the ability to adapt to evolving schedules, systems and platforms to support on-air and online offerings.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain daily television broadcast logs.
• Reviews daily logs for accuracy, including underwriting placement, program segments, promotional elements, sponsorship requirements, and contractual obligations and resolve discrepancies with master control.
• Monitors commercial inventory and available positions to maximize utilization while meeting advertiser and station requirements.
• Reviews logs for compliance with station policies, FCC requirements, and applicable commercial and programming restrictions.
• Coordinates with Master Control to ensure daily logs accurately reflect the elements that are expected to air.
• Maintains program information, rights, availability, and scheduling records.
• Coordinates with master control and content department to ensure availability and delivery of scheduled media.
• Develops and maintains program grids and long-range programming schedules.
• Serves as a primary point of coordination between Programming, Master Control, Development, Membership, Content, and other departments regarding the daily broadcast schedule.
• Assists with maintaining program schedules for the station's website, electronic program guide, streaming services, and other platforms where applicable.
• Clarifies, diagnoses, reports and provides resolutions to resolve internal and external technical problems.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/ Broadcasting

Tools

Myers ProTrack software

PBS Interconnection Systems

Television automation systems

Job description

FGCU seeks a Traffic Manager to schedule, maintain, and reconcile daily TV broadcast logs, serving as a bridge among Sales, Programming, Operations, and Master Control to ensure accurate promotion, underwriting, and program elements air.

The role requires accuracy, strong collaboration across teams, and the ability to adapt to evolving schedules, systems and platforms to support on-air and online offerings.