Manager, Traffic

Job Description

Job Summary

Proven broadcast professional and leader with a proven track record in traffic and management.  Performance driven and results oriented with excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.  Management and maintenance of the daily operation of the traffic function for Broadcast stations/Networks, training and development, supervision of workflow between local stations and Traffic staff, and ensuring quality control.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain station client relationships.

• Regular coaching and counseling with traffic staff to ensure high levels of station client satisfaction.

• Manage daily operation of team functions for maximum team efficiency; supervise workflow make job assignments and assume final responsibility for quality control

• Manage all  Network, Syndicated and Local stations program changes and workflow to ensure that program formats, timings, secondary events are executed as planned

• Manage all commercial continuity processes, as well as workflow between commercial delivery services

• Research and analyze discrepancies in order to provide expedient resolutions; help traffic staff to understand, resolve, and provide solutions for discrepancies

• Maintain station “Local Station/Network Playbook”; understand station/Network practices and philosophies, placement priorities, priority code usage, and rotations; ensure station/Network “team” is notified of changes and Traffic Team is well versed on station/Network practices

• Prioritize and manage completion of all assigned projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Delegate authority and responsibility with accountability and follow-up.

• Manage daily operation of team functions for maximum team efficiency; supervise workflow make job assignments and assume final responsibility for quality control

• Manage all  Network, Syndicated and Local stations program changes and workflow to ensure that program formats, timings, secondary events are executed as planned

• Prioritize and Manage completion of all assigned projects

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 4-7 years of traffic management

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Undergraduate degree

• Organized and detailed manager of people and resources

• Solid understanding of broadcasting as it relates to Sales, Traffic, Programming and Accounting

• Conceptual and analytical thinking

• Good communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas to all levels of management with confidence, to facilitate necessary changes.

• Ability to work well against deadlines

Certificates, licenses and registrations

There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.