Traffic - Copy Coordinator

Tegna; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA is seeking a Continuity Coordinator to manage traffic copy for multiple properties with a strong emphasis on accuracy and organization. The role supports internal sales teams and external agencies while ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Based in a hybrid setting, you will collaborate with the Continuity Manager and various teams to maintain smooth operations and uphold high standards. Requires attention to detail and proficiency with WideOrbit and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in traffic or sales support in broadcast, cable or radio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute the entry of traffic instructions for commercial copy with high accuracy and top-tier customer service.
• Confirm commercial copy from delivery systems, FTP, and outside sources.
• Retrieve information on traffic instructions and materials and ensure material locations are up-to-date.
• Ensure commercial materials are received and downloaded by the daily deadline.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with TEGNA teams and Streaming Center.
• Provide backup support to maintain high standards across properties.

Skills

Traffic systems knowledge

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

WideOrbit

Job description

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) is searching for a highly motivated individual to facilitate the entry and management of commercial copy for multiple TEGNA properties.

The Continuity Coordinator will manage the materials and copy for multiple properties, advertisers, and agencies. This candidate must be extremely detailed, meet high standards of accuracy, have outstanding organizational skills, and solve problems under tight deadlines.

Strong communication skills in both verbal and written form are critical to the success of this candidate. This hybrid position reports directly to the Continuity Manager and can be based in any TEGNA market.

Responsibilities

• Execute the entry of traffic instructions of commercial copy with a high level of accuracy while providing exceptional customer service to clients, agencies, and TEGNA stakeholders.
• Assist in confirming commercial copy from all delivery systems, FTP, and outside sources.
• Retrieve necessary information regarding traffic instructions and materials, view materials for quality control, and ensure material locations (in the material server and in WideOrbit) are up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure commercial materials are received and downloaded by the daily deadline.
• Work closely with internal (Station Sales Departments) and external (businesses, production houses, and advertising agencies) customers in a professional manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with the TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) teams and TEGNA Streaming Center (TSC).
• Provide support and backup to team members to ensure high standards are maintained across all properties served by the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address any issues promptly and efficiently.
• Adhere to established protocols and guidelines when completing assigned tasks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Offer constructive feedback and innovative suggestions to enhance and streamline processes.
• Contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in traffic or sales support in broadcast, cable or radio.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under deadline pressure.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively solve problems with a sense of urgency.
• Creative and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management.
• Proficient with computer software/applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• WideOrbit traffic system knowledge (required)

Pay Range

$23 - $25 USD

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]