Traffic Specialist

Hearst Magazines; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Hearst Television in Charlotte is hiring a Traffic Specialist for Ad Operations. The role supports 33 stations nationwide by processing orders, preparing daily logs, and handling general ad operations tasks for sales teams and management.

You will back up other specialists, maintain logs, optimize inventory, and ensure accurate order entry while adhering to SOPs. Onsite attendance is required and extensive training is provided.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take on tasks.
• Team player across organization.
• Onsite attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide back up when other Specialists are out of the office.
• Prepare and maintain on-air logs and manage commercial inventory.
• Maximize revenue and inventory for a group of stations.
• Interpret and implement station instructions and agency requests.
• Build instruction sets for WideOrbit orders and assign to orders.
• Review missing instruction reports and liaise with agency/station personnel.
• Enter and verify station advertising orders for accuracy.
• Support HTV Best Practices and SOPs implementation.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Deadline driven

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

WideOrbit

Job description

Great Location! Great Company! Great Job! Are you looking to join one of the nation’s most diversified media, information, and technology companies? One that offers a continuous learning environment, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional benefits? Then industry leader Hearst Television may be your perfect fit.

Located in beautiful Charlotte, our Ad Operations unit has a unique opening for a Traffic Specialist. Based at our state-of-the-art Hub, this position supports Hearst Television’s 33 stations across the country. From processing orders, preparing daily logs, and completing general ad operations duties, you will provide support and solutions to sales team members and sales management at stations in assigned markets.

Job Responsibilities

Primary role is to provide back up for when other Specialists are out of the office. Daily duties could include one or more of the following

• Prepare and maintain on-air logs through careful management of commercial inventory
• Maximization of both revenue and inventory for a group of stations
• Utilize innovative problem solving and decision‑making skills to achieve station goals
• Printing and exporting of stations daily program logs
• Receive all traffic instructions (original and revisions) from station clients
• Interpret commercial copy and agency instructions
• Build instruction/rotation sets for assignment in WideOrbit and assign instruction sets to applicable orders
• Review “Missing Instruction” report and communicate to agency and station personnel regarding missing commercial instructions and material
• Maintain electronic files of all commercial copy instructions
• Responsible for accuracy of entering station advertising orders
• Responsible for checking orders in WO against what was submitted by the station
• Assist in the implementation of HTV Best Practices and SOPs

Qualifications Requirements

• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to analyze large quantities of data and identify critical trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure against deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn and take on all tasks assigned
• Team player – will be working with all levels in the organization
• Onsite attendance is required

Experience

• Must be computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office
• Experience with WideOrbit system preferred, but not required. Will train the right candidate

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay – commensurate with experience
• Extensive training program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities