Traffic Manager

Circulus Digital Media; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circulus Digital Media in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented Wide Orbit Traffic Manager to oversee scheduling, coordination, and execution of advertising content across WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY. You will ensure accurate ad placement, maintain broadcast logs, and format programming in coordination with Sales and Programming teams.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in broadcast traffic or media operations, hands-on WideOrbit experience (22.1.0), and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in broadcast traffic, media operations, or advertising scheduling.
• Experience with WideOrbit or similar traffic systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in order entry, inventory management, log editing, scheduling, reconciliation, reporting, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and reconcile daily broadcast logs for television, radio, or digital platforms.
• Schedule commercial spots, promos, public service announcements, and programming according to contracts and station requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Programming, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate execution of advertising campaigns.
• Verify inventory availability and manage spot placement to maximize revenue and advertiser commitments.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate format changes, breaking news, and client requests.
• Ensure FCC compliance, industry standards, and company policies.
• Process commercial instructions, copy changes, make-goods, and preemptions.
• Generate traffic reports, billing verification, affidavits, and performance documentation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to placement, scheduling, and fulfillment.
• Train and support traffic coordinators or operations staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate records within Wide Orbit software systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

WideOrbit 22.1.0

Microsoft Office Suite

WideOrbit

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organizedWide Orbit Traffic Manager to oversee the scheduling, coordination, and execution of commercial, promotional, and programming content across WRTV (ABC) WISH-TV (CW) WNDY. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate placement of advertisements, maintaining broadcast logs, formatting Programming coordinating with sales and programming teams, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced media environment, possesses strong analytical skills, and has experience managing broadcast traffic systems while balancing multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and reconcile daily broadcast logs for television, radio, or digital broadcast platforms.
• Schedule commercial spots, promotional announcements, public service announcements, and programming content according to client contracts and station requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Programming, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate execution of advertising campaigns.
• Verify inventory availability and manage spot placement to maximize revenue and meet advertiser commitments.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate Format changes, breaking news, special programming, or client requests.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Process commercial instructions, copy changes, make-goods, and preemptions.
• Generate traffic reports, billing verification, affidavits, and performance documentation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to commercial placement, scheduling, and advertiser fulfillment.
• Train and support traffic coordinators or other operations staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within Wide Orbit software systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in broadcast traffic, media operations, or advertising scheduling.
• Experience with broadcast traffic systems such as WideOrbit, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of broadcast scheduling, commercial inventory management, and advertising workflows.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Formatting in WideOrbit
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Successful candidate must have extensive experience working with the WideOrbit 22.1.0 platform, with several years of hands-on experience in traffic operations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in order entry, inventory management, log editing, commercial scheduling, reconciliation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• They should have a strong understanding of broadcast workflows in WideOrbit 22.1.0 and be comfortable generating reports, managing inventory, formatting and working collaboratively with Sales, Traffic, and Operations to ensure accurate scheduling, billing, and campaign execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in television, radio, cable, or digital broadcasting environments.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations and broadcast compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with audience measurement and media reporting tools.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

For more information about WISH-TV, WRTV (ABC), WNDY & Circulus Digital Media, please visit www.wishtv.com and www.wrtv.com. WISH-TV, WRTV, WNDY and Circulus Digital Media are locally owned and operated by Circle City Broadcasting.com