Traffic Specialist

MLB NETWORK; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K plan

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Family leave benefits

Discounts at MLB Shop

Job summary

MLB Network seeks a Traffic Specialist to work with Sales, Production, Programming and Master Control to ensure programs and live events run on schedule and to troubleshoot inventory changes.

You will schedule commercial units, log materials from agencies, and coordinate with Programming for schedule changes while supporting Master Control with last-minute adjustments and inventory management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of Traffic experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be proficient in the use of advertising traffic systems; Broadway experience is a plus.
• Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industry is preferred.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have very strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic environment and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, decisiveness and superior people skills in live television environments.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Possess visual acuity and manual dexterity for required tasks.
• Hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Schedule commercial units on broadcast log according to traffic guidelines.
• Effectively use traffic systems, including Broadway.
• Log assigned commercial materials from ad agencies.
• Coordinate with Programming to reflect schedule changes.
• Interact with Master Control for last-minute changes and issues.
• Back up Traffic Manager; reconcile logs and manage inventory.
• Create not final logs for locating missing ads/promo inventory.
• Schedule make-goods as needed.
• Maintain organized advertiser information to avoid billing issues.
• Provide Master Control with swap lists, dub lists and standby inventory.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Traffic experience

Communication skills

Flexibility (nights/weekends/holidays)

Attention to detail

Independent work

Process improvement

Live television environment

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Hearing/visual dexterity

Team collaboration

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Broadway system

Job description

MLB & NHL Network seeks a Traffic Specialist to work closely with Sales, Production, Programming, and Master Control departments to ensure programs and live events run according to schedule and troubleshoot any inventory changes requested.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule commercial units on broadcast log in accordance with established traffic guidelines and procedures.
• Effectively utilize the Company’s traffic systems, including but not limited to, the Broadway system.
• Log assigned commercial materials upon receipt from ad agencies.
• Work closely with the Programming department to ensure that commercials are scheduled correctly following changes to the program schedule.
• Interact with Master Control to execute last minute commercial changes and troubleshoot miscellaneous traffic-related issues.
• Back up Traffic Manager, including but not limited to reconciliation of logs, managing commercial inventory, and ensuring the accuracy of the daily logs.
• Create “not final” logs for Master Control to locate missing commercial, promo and programming inventory.
• Schedule “make-good” spots, as necessary.
• Maintain well-organized information about on-air advertisers to avoid billing discrepancies.
• Provide Master Control with “swap” lists, dub lists, and standby programming and inventory.
• Other such duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 2 years of Traffic experience, preferable in a national network.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be proficient in the use of advertising traffic systems; Broadway experience is a plus.
• Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industry is preferred.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have very strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess a level of hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders by various mean, including in person, via phone, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Communications or related major is preferred.

Position Reports to:

• Manager, Traffic

Pay Range: $62,500

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Company Contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Family Leave Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why MLB Network?

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season game telecasts, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

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