Traffic Assistant

FOX News Channel; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

FOX13 Tampa Bay, part of FOX Television Stations, seeks a Traffic Assistant to support daily coordination and scheduling of commercial content across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

The role offers learning opportunities in traffic functions, collaboration with multiple departments, and the chance to contribute to accurate and timely schedules for a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework or a degree is preferred.
• Prior broadcast, traffic, advertising, or administrative experience is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Communication: Professional and effective communication skills when working with station personnel, advertising agencies, and internal departments.
• Technology: Ability to learn and use broadcast traffic systems and other computer applications.
• Experience with Wide Orbit is preferred.
• Teamwork and Reliability: Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a collaborative team.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or degree preferred

Tools

Wide Orbit

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV&mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Traffic Assistant (Regular Full-Time) FOX Television Stations–FOX13TampaBay–WTVT

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in broadcast media? FOX 13 Tampa Bay is seeking a Traffic Assistant to support the daily coordination and scheduling of commercial content for our station. FOX 13 Tampa Bay is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations and delivers local news, weather, sports, and entertainment across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. This position is an opportunity to learn the traffic function, work closely with multiple departments, and support the accurate and timely execution of commercial schedules.

Primary 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.

What You’re Bringing Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework or a degree is preferred.
• Prior broadcast, traffic, advertising, or administrative experience is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Communication: Professional and effective communication skills when working with station personnel, advertising agencies, and internal departments.
• Technology: Ability to learn and use broadcast traffic systems and other computer applications.
• Experience with Wide Orbit is preferred.
• Teamwork and Reliability: Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and willing to learn. Availability: Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed in support of a 24/7 broadcast operation.

Benefits Comprehensive Package

Health benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and professional development opportunities.

Work Environment

Join a team of media professionals supporting FOX 13 Tampa Bay’s broadcast, digital, and streaming operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $26.75-27.25 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Company Culture

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.