Traffic Coordinator

What are we looking for in our Traffic Coordinator?

Russell Tobin's client, an American media production company is hiring a Traffic Coordinator to work in New York, NY (remote but must be local to NY. Training is onsite and post-training is remote)

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Employment Type: Contract to perm

Pay rate: $22-$26/hr. DOE

Role Info:

• This position is responsible for editing daily broadcast logs, executing agency traffic instructions, and maintaining commercial inventory for Client Movies & Mysteries and Client Drama.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and finalize daily broadcast logs, correctly placing spots according to advertiser and deal specifications.
• Proof/review logs to clear spot conflicts and maximize revenue.
• Input accurate copy assignments/revisions.
• Verify spot delivery and proper format.
• Assign house numbers to National and Direct Response spots.
• Reconcile daily logs to ensure accurate billing file.
• Communicate closely with the Ad Sales, Promo and Tech Ops teams.
• Contact agencies to obtain/clarify/confirm traffic instructions and spot delivery information.
• Communicate with Operations and Creative Services team re: formats and added value elements.
• Complete daily tasks associated with inventory and broadcast logs.
• Preview commercial creative for on-air approval.
• Research traffic issues and discrepancies.
• Provide backup for other traffic functions and co-workers as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with an emphasis in Communications, Advertising or Business.
• Prior traffic software experience – WideOrbit a plus.

Other Requirements:

• 2 years’ television/radio traffic experience preferred.
• Superior organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to follow through – will work with multiple departments and team members at all levels. 
• Proficiency in PC skills and MS office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and dependable – must have a positive attitude and demonstrate a high level of commitment.
• Must be flexible and have a strong ability to problem-solve.
• Must manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. 

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Rate/Salary: $22-$26/hr. DOE