The Traffic Coordinator acts as Copy Coordinator for WGN-TV, all related digital properties and Nexstar digital products, with the responsibility for matching and inputting agency copy to the orders in the Wide Orbit Traffic System.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Receiving, interpreting, and inputting traffic instructions and spots from agencies, clients, Account Executives and any other internal departments.
- Identify and resolve any issues with commercial spots or traffic instructions that could prevent an ad from airing.
- Working closely with sales and sales assistants answering questions regarding commercials, rotations, and special requests.
- Working with our other departments to assure the materials received are air quality.
- Maintaining the commercial inventory database.
- Coordinating with the Creative Services Department for the on-air graphic creation of sales sponsorships.
- Cross train to back up log editor, duties include massaging advertiser separations, timing shows, checking formats, working ahead on upcoming specials, finalizing logs and sending to FLORICAL system. All of this is done in our broadcast computer system (Wide Orbit).
Requirements:
- Requires a high-school diploma (college degree preferred) or equivalent related experience.
- Must have at least one (1) to two (2) years of experience in TV, radio or with an agency traffic department.
- Previous Wide Orbit experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while adhering to deadlines, good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are required.
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Compensation:
$29 - $31 per hour- commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
