Traffic Coordinator

FOX News Channel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX 4 KDFW in Dallas, TX is seeking a Traffic Coordinator to ensure accurate scheduling and execution of commercial advertising across broadcast and digital platforms. You will work closely with advertising agencies, FOX Sales teams, and internal traffic staff to air spots as planned.

We value organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field is preferred; 1+ year of relevant

Qualifications

• 1+ year of office, administrative, or coordination experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a positive, professional approach.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including email and MS Office.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in television scheduling, traffic, or related media operations is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Copy Scheduling Support: assemble materials needed to schedule copy for spot buys and paid programs.
• Commercial Scheduling: ensure accurate scheduling of commercial copy across programming.
• Agency & Sales Communication: coordinate scheduling with agencies and FOX Sales teams.
• Inbox Management: monitor shared email box and respond to time-sensitive requests.
• Log Management: manage logs and displaced spots in dayparts.
• Accuracy & Prioritization: maintain high accuracy while handling multiple priorities.

Skills

Office experience

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Traffic Coordinator (Regular Full-Time) KDFW – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas, TX

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where accuracy is everything? If so, you belong here. FOX 4 KDFW is looking for a collaborative Traffic Coordinator ready to make an immediate impact ensuring the accurate scheduling and execution of our commercial advertising. Leveraging the scale and resources of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, KDFW delivers best-in-class advertising solutions across broadcast and digital platforms, designed to help our advertising partners achieve measurable results. The KDFW Traffic Department has an amazing opportunity for a Traffic Coordinator to play a critical role in the scheduling of both spot and paid programming commercial copy, working closely with advertising agencies and FOX Sales teams to help ensure every commercial airs as planned.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.
• Learn & Grow: Build hands-on experience in broadcast traffic, copy coordination, and television scheduling within a large, multi-platform media organization.
• Make an Impact: Play a critical role in the accurate execution of commercial schedules that drive revenue for FOX 4 and our advertising partners.

Job Summary

• Copy Scheduling Support: Assist in the gathering and organization of materials needed to schedule copy for both spot buys and paid program schedules.
• Commercial Scheduling: Ensure the accurate scheduling of commercial copy across all scheduled programming.
• Agency & Sales Communication: Communicate daily with advertising agencies and FOX Sales teams to coordinate commercial scheduling and resolve issues.
• Inbox Management: Monitor the shared email box and respond promptly to time-sensitive requests.
• Log Management: Work displaced spots on logs in assigned dayparts as part of daily duties.
• Accuracy & Prioritization: Maintain exceptional accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional Duties: Support other Traffic Department and station initiatives and perform additional projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 1+ year of office, administrative, or coordination experience.
• Organization: Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a positive, professional approach.
• Multitasking: Ability to multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard business software, including email, internet applications, and Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in television scheduling, broadcast traffic, copy coordination, or a related media operations role is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Business, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and 401(k) with company match.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Additional Details

FOX 4 KDFW is a 24/7 media operation; flexibility to work varied hours as needed is required. Based in Dallas, TX at our KDFW station, supporting FOX 4 commercial scheduling and traffic operations. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with agencies, Sales, and station teams.

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 $27.40 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.

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