Traffic Assistant - WFOX TV

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WFOX TV Jacksonville, part of Cox Media Group, seeks a Traffic Assistant to enter precise traffic instructions, maintain daily logs, and optimize inventory in the WideOrbit system. The role requires strong organization, detail, and the ability to multitask under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities include generating missing material reports, following up with agencies and sales reps, and collaborating across departments. A hybrid work model and independent work style are supported.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• WideOrbit experience (at least 1 year).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams.
• Ability to transcribe, format, input, edit, retrieve, copy and transmit data.
• Resourceful self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Creative problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Generate daily “missing material instruction” report for multiple days.
• Follow up on missing materials and instructions with agencies, clients, and/or sales reps.
• Implement accurate traffic instructions and spots.
• Maximize inventory and revenue by maintaining daily logs and frontloading.
• Adapt and adopt standardization procedures and initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales, creative, client contacts, and agencies.
• Perform other traffic/continuity duties as assigned; back-up other traffic personnel as needed.
• Maintain responsiveness, organization, and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Media or related

Tools

WideOrbit

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

The Traffic Assistant at WFOX TV Jacksonville will be responsible for entering precise traffic instructions/materials as well as maintaining daily log placements to maximize inventory and revenue within the WideOrbit Traffic system. They will also be responsible for the accuracy of the administrative duties outlined in this description. Candidates must have solid organizational skills and demonstrated ability to use good judgment able to multi-task and switch seamlessly between competing priorities.Must be able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

Requires high-level attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and collaborate with multiple departments to achieve business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate daily “missing material instruction” report for multiple days.
• Follow up on missing materials and instructions with agencies, clients, and/or sales reps.
• Implement accurate traffic instructions and spots.
• Maximize Inventory and revenue by preparing and maintaining daily logs through detailed log placement and frontloading.
• Adapt and adopt all standardization procedures and other initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with others (sales, creative, client contacts, and agencies).
• Complete other Traffic and/or Continuity related duties as may be assigned, including back-up of other traffic personnel as needed.
• This role requires responsiveness, organization, attention to detail, and the independent judgment needed to plan, prioritize, and organize in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• WideOrbit experience (at least 1 year)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Teams
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
• Resourceful self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-driven environment with attention for details
• Creative problem-solver

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Media or related (preferred)
• 3-5 years of broadcast traffic experience (preferred)

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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