Traffic Coordinator (R50034028)

FOX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth is seeking a detail-oriented Traffic Coordinator to ensure accurate scheduling and execution of commercial advertising across spot buys and paid program schedules. You will collaborate with agencies, FOX Sales teams, and station operations in a fast-paced environment to keep traffic moving smoothly.

This role requires at least 1 year of office or coordination experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of office, administrative, or coordination experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a positive, professional approach.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Copy Scheduling Support: Assist in gathering and organizing materials needed to schedule copy for 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 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.
• Additional Duties: Support other Traffic Department and station initiatives and perform additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Office experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

MS Office

Scheduling

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX 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 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

• Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and 401(k) with company match.

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.

If you are ready to start your career with FOX and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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