Traffic Coordinator

Job Description:

SUMMARY/POSITION OVERVIEW

Traffic Services is critical to the success of the company as it oversees revenue dollars by managing and scheduling of programming, commercial and promotional inventory for broadcast.

The ideal candidate will assist in the day-to-day operations of the department to ensure prompt and accurate execution of logs, sales orders and copy while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work internally with Programming, Scheduling, Ministry Outreach, Promotions, Network Services, Network Operations Control Center and externally with advertising agencies to ensure all commercials and paid programs are scheduled according to contracts.
• Work with Programming to build show format/show times and breaks to maximize inventory.
• Generate logs; adjust breaks & time out schedule. Apply last minute program changes by Scheduling.
• Archive, print and send log file to NOC.
• Work with Traffic Services department in managing workflow in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Ensure accurate data entry of commercial instructions and paid programs from ad agencies into Broadway Traffic System.
• Manage the placement of commercial spots and paid programs to maximize revenue and inventory.
• Ability to execute sales orders as requested and track accuracy compared to contractual obligations.
• Solicit commercial materials from ad agencies and content providers and facilitate delivery to the Media Center for ingest.
• This position supports ad sales for all digital sales related matters, on assigned networks and processes commercial & sponsorship bookings into the traffic system.
• This role works closely with sales departments, editorial programming, strategic planning, strategy and creative service departments. Supporting daily promos and manages all sold interactive campaigns with an emphasis on video/display advertising.
• He/she is also required to support day-to-day operational issues of Digital Ad Sales from an ad serving and trafficking point of view. As well as involvement with project work.
• Book, traffic, & manage campaign performance and distribution of weekly performance report to Digital sales staff.
• Creative submission and testing, ensuring that the creatives meet our technical specs.- Campaign co-ordination between sales, agency, and 3rd party production/ad serving vendors.
• Communicate with sales, programming, strategy and creative services departments daily to ensure a smooth operation for the network.- Participate in work projects.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

Back up Advertiser Individual Traffic Contributors as needed:

• Enter commercials and paid programs into Broadway.
• Assign paid programs to Sales orders.
• Generate paid and non-paid program dub lists.
• Generate dub lists for promos, ID’s, credits as requested by Network Services.
• Crosscheck the entry of commercial instructions by Traffic Services.
• Assist in the optimization of commercial spots based on highest dollars, order type, and advertiser/product separation.
• Generate logs; adjust breaks & time out schedule. Apply last minute program changes by Scheduling.
• Archive, print and send log file to NOC.

Experience and Skills:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Broadway Traffic System. (SIMS is a plus).
• Minimum two years’ experience in a traffic and sales work environment.
• Must have detail orientation, commitment to quality work product and strong organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Self-starter who is reliable, professional and dependable.
• Independent worker with excellent ability to multi-task.
• Team player to participate and support needs of entire team.
• Able to learn quickly and willingness to be part of a dynamic team.
• Desire to contribute and make an impact on process, people and organization.
• Able to express, present and embrace new ideas.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365.
• Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required.
• Must be available for extended hours, as needed.

INSP - Who we are

By any standard, INSP is one of today's most successful cable networks and multi-media entertainment companies with a staff of talented producers and storytellers who create, acquire, and distribute premium, popular programming content across an array of platforms.

Our INSP Linear cable network is available in every market, nationwide, to more than 60 million households via Dish Network, DirecTV, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse and more than 2,800 cable systems, along with vMVPD's including FRNDLY TV, SLING TV, Philo and Fubo TV. It is viewed by more than 47 million households a year and attracts a loyal audience, so much so that we rank among leaders in the total amount of time viewers spend watching.

INSP's ratings consistently exceed most high-profile networks, making us among today's highest-rated cable networks. With 7 consecutive years of year-over-year ratings increases (2014-2021), the INSP audience continues to expand. We are the only network with this record of consistent growth, and in 2021, we had the highest ratings of any year in our longstanding history.

The INSP linear network provides a trusted viewing experience, with a lineup of acquired timeless and popular classic Westerns, along with branded original programming. We feature stories of action and adventure, showcasing everyday heroes and developing new heroes with original programs.

INSP, LLC as an employer provides a collaborative work environment and values a healthy work-life balance for its employees. We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package for full-time employees, a 401(k) Plan (with company match), and generous paid time off.

If you want to join a talented team, that is committed to excellence, then INSP is the place for you!