Broadcast Traffic Coordinator - Grow in TV Scheduling

fox com; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Television Stations – FOX 13 Tampa Bay – WTVT seeks a Traffic Assistant to support daily coordination and scheduling of commercial content. The role involves learning traffic operations, collaborating across departments, and ensuring timely execution of schedules.

Responsibilities include handling logs, materials, inventory, and cross-department coordination while using Wide Orbit and other traffic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework or a degree is preferred.
• Prior broadcast, traffic, advertising, or administrative experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Logs: Assist with preparing, reviewing, and updating daily program logs to ensure accurate placement of commercial spots and other scheduled content.
• Commercial Materials: Coordinate the receipt, downloading, labeling, and scheduling of commercial materials for upcoming and same-day broadcasts.
• Inventory Support: Track available commercial inventory and provide accurate information to the Sales team.
• Accuracy and Compliance: Review logs and related information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with FCC requirements and station standards.
• Issue Resolution: Research and help resolve discrepancies involving schedules, commercial materials, orders, and log information.
• Department Support: Assist with monthly commercial roster updates and provide backup support to other members of the Traffic department.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Work Programming, Operations, Creative Services, and other departments to with Sales, support accurate commercial execution.
• Traffic Systems: Use Wide Orbit and other systems to perform essential job functions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technology

Teamwork

Reliability

Availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or degree preferred

Tools

Wide Orbit

Job description

FOX Television Stations – FOX 13 Tampa Bay – WTVT seeks a Traffic Assistant to support daily coordination and scheduling of commercial content. The role involves learning traffic operations, collaborating across departments, and ensuring timely execution of schedules.

Responsibilities include handling logs, materials, inventory, and cross-department coordination while using Wide Orbit and other traffic systems.