Traffic Coordinator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Coordinator for the CW Network/Syndication Traffic Group. You will organize information from advertisers and internal teams, and handle daily logs while supporting other coordinators as needed.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced media environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Television/Radio/Advertising Traffic experience preferred
• Ability to work in a deadline driven, highly detailed environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet daily deadlines
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Must be dependable
• Be a quick learner and self-starter
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team setting with a positive attitude
• Good problem solving and communication skills (both oral and written)

Responsibilities

• To receive, interpret and input highly detailed commercial copy based on agency instructions, flight dates, rotations and multiple revisions within log deadlines
• To work with sales and sales assistants (both internally and on the agency side) in a professional manner answering questions regarding commercials and copy rotations
• To maintain commercial copy instructions/files
• To manage and work with digital systems to receive commercial materials
• To maintain the commercial library and its inventory
• To assist with daily log editing and finalizing within log deadlines
• To be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and independently as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Traffic coordination

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization, the CW Network/Syndication Traffic Group is the place for you! As a Traffic Coordinator, you will organize information from advertisers, agencies, as well as our sales and production departments. You will perform assigned Traffic duties needed to complete the daily commercial and program station logs, while also serving as a backup to our other Traffic Coordinators for the CW Network.

Responsibilities

• To receive, interpret and input highly detailed commercial copy based on agency instructions, flight dates, rotations and multiple revisions within log deadlines
• To work with sales and sales assistants (both internally and on the agency side) in a professional manner answering questions regarding commercials and copy rotations
• To maintain commercial copy instructions/files
• To manage and work with digital systems to receive commercial materials
• To maintain the commercial library and its inventory
• To assist with daily log editing and finalizing within log deadlines
• To be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and independently as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous Television/Radio/Advertising Traffic experience preferred
• Ability to work in a deadline driven, highly detailed environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet daily deadlines
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Must be dependable
• Be a quick learner and self-starter
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team setting with a positive attitude
• Must have good attention to detail
• Good problem solving and communication skills (both oral and written)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.