The Traffic Coordinator tracks and prepares logs for scheduled programming and advertisements.
- Prepares daily program log by obtaining information such as source, location and length of program
- Communicates daily with Director of Sales on open inventory and incomplete programming or formats
- Maximizes revenue by placing highest value commercials into proper programming
- Fills promotional commercial log schedule
- Assigns commercial material to be inserted between programs
- Creates and issues computerized program schedule for the station
- Maintains program logging and other operational procedures
- Coordinates with other departments to solve logistical problems in coordination of on-air promotions for station programming
- Coordinates station programming changes
- Potential to work with multiple TV Stations simultaneously
- Knowledge in traffic systems such as wide orbit traffic or OSI
- Additional roles as assigned by Director of Sales
- Performs clerical functions as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Previous Traffic Experience a plus
- High School diploma
- Fluency in English
- Microsoft Excel proficiency a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
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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.
