Traffic Coordinator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Traffic Coordinator in Indianapolis to manage broadcasting and program scheduling for 200 stations nationwide. The role demands strong multitasking and communication skills while working with various departments.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, at least a year of clerical experience, and be proficient with computers. Nexstar offers a full benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in clerical support or administrative assistance.
• Strong English language skills required.
• Ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Multitasking with new orders and adjustments.
• Daily interaction with television professionals.
• Cross-department collaboration with sales and engineering.
• Processing incoming orders translating sales contracts.
• Daily generation of commercial and programming logs.
• Scheduling commercials and applying traffic instructions.
• Inventory control and database library management.

Skills

Meticulous data-entry skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interpret sales contracts

Proficiency with computers

Ability to comply with deadlines

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Traffic Coordinator! If you have a knack for numbers, are a schedule follower, and want to help keep the largest television station ownership group on the air around the clock, Nexstar invites you to be our next behind‑the‑scenes star. You will broadcast and program commercials and schedule programming from coast to coast in our Traffic operations hub located in Indianapolis.

What you’ll accomplish as a Traffic Coordinator (Essential Duties)

• Multitasking with new orders and adjustments to existing logs
• Daily interaction with television professionals in markets across the country
• Cross‑department collaboration with sales, engineering, master control, etc.
• Processing of incoming orders and translating sales contracts into the sales module
• Daily generation of commercial and programming logs for 200 stations in 117 markets
• Scheduling commercials and applying traffic instructions to every scheduled commercial
• Inventory control, database library management, broadcast automation, and logistical issues
• Other related tasks as required

What you’ll need as a Traffic Coordinator (Preferred Qualifications)

• High school diploma
• English language skills
• Meticulous data‑entry skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of, and the ability to interpret, sales contracts
• Ability to comply with deadlines and perform under pressure
• Proficiency with computers and an ability to learn new software quickly
• At least 1 year of experience in clerical support or administrative assistance

Nexstar offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, life, and short‑term disability insurance, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, an employee assistance program, bereavement leave, jury duty service time off, military leave, and medical/maternity and family leave.

In compliance with the provisions of all applicable state and federal civil rights laws, every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, military status or any other protected personal characteristic. Nexstar is committed to providing promotion and advancement opportunities within the Company in a nondiscriminatory fashion based on merit, qualifications and ability.