Broadcast Traffic Manager | WideOrbit Specialist

NAB Leadership Foundation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented WideOrbit Traffic Manager to oversee the scheduling and execution of advertising and programming content for WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY. The role involves coordinating with Sales, Programming, and Engineering to ensure accurate campaign execution.

We require at least 5 years in traffic operations, proficiency with WideOrbit 22.1.0, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining compliant logs and reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in broadcast traffic, media operations, or advertising scheduling.
• Experience with broadcast traffic systems such as WideOrbit or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of broadcast scheduling, ad inventory management, and workflows.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Project coordination

Tools

WideOrbit

Traffic software

Job description

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented WideOrbit Traffic Manager to oversee the scheduling and execution of advertising and programming content for WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY. The role involves coordinating with Sales, Programming, and Engineering to ensure accurate campaign execution.

We require at least 5 years in traffic operations, proficiency with WideOrbit 22.1.0, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining compliant logs and reports.