Broadcast Traffic Lead | WideOrbit Expert

Circulus Digital Media; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circulus Digital Media in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented Wide Orbit Traffic Manager to oversee scheduling, coordination, and execution of advertising content across WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY. You will ensure accurate ad placement, maintain broadcast logs, and format programming in coordination with Sales and Programming teams.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in broadcast traffic or media operations, hands-on WideOrbit experience (22.1.0), and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in broadcast traffic, media operations, or advertising scheduling.
• Experience with WideOrbit or similar traffic systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in order entry, inventory management, log editing, scheduling, reconciliation, reporting, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and reconcile daily broadcast logs for television, radio, or digital platforms.
• Schedule commercial spots, promos, public service announcements, and programming according to contracts and station requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Programming, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate execution of advertising campaigns.
• Verify inventory availability and manage spot placement to maximize revenue and advertiser commitments.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate format changes, breaking news, and client requests.
• Ensure FCC compliance, industry standards, and company policies.
• Process commercial instructions, copy changes, make-goods, and preemptions.
• Generate traffic reports, billing verification, affidavits, and performance documentation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to placement, scheduling, and fulfillment.
• Train and support traffic coordinators or operations staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate records within Wide Orbit software systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

WideOrbit 22.1.0

Microsoft Office Suite

WideOrbit

Job description

Circulus Digital Media in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented Wide Orbit Traffic Manager to oversee scheduling, coordination, and execution of advertising content across WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY. You will ensure accurate ad placement, maintain broadcast logs, and format programming in coordination with Sales and Programming teams.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in broadcast traffic or media operations, hands-on WideOrbit experience (22.1.0), and strong organizational and