Traffic Coordinator

Job description

Responsibilities

SUMMARY
The Ad Traffic Coordinator is responsible for the execution of broadcast advertising for international territories. This position ensures accurate placement of insertion orders into program logs that are compliant with customer requirements.

The position requires a sharp eye for detail and problem solving skills to manage overbooked schedules and incorrect placement of commercials (i.e. scheduled for the wrong program or time or placed next to a competitor). The traffic coordinator also acts as a liaison between the sales department and the operations department.

The Ad Traffic Coordinator is responsible for the maximization of revenue through inventory control.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
·  60 % Commercial Placement: Organize and arrange all Commercial Spots in accordance with client's instructions and based off of Priority, by using scheduling and traffic software to maximum potential. Re-work inventory to place any Unplaced Spots and preempting any that cannot be placed with the appropriate reason. Ensure that competitive advertisers are not placed back to back and that advertisers receive as fair a rotation as possible.
·  20% Ad Sales Support: Work closely with the Ad Sales team, providing weekly tracking reports for each client. Support sales with special projects and requests.
·  15% Monthly Reconciliation: – Work with Finance department to perform Month End reconciliations per market prior to Invoice Runs by generating sales reports and ensure accuracy.
·  5% Commercial Material Coordinate requests and confirm receipt of commercial tapes and Digi Delivery. Communicate on an ongoing basis with Schedulers to ensure advertising and scheduling alignment.
Job Number

39427BR
Posting Category

Sales
Country

United States
Sub-Business

International UNI
About Us

NBCUniversal International Networks is one of the world's premier entertainment portfolios, delivering quality content and compelling brands to over 176 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The channel brands in the portfolio include Universal Channel, Syfy, E! Entertainment Television, 13th Street, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, The Style Network and Golf Channel. These unique brands deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe; the portfolio also includes Movies 24 in the UK. Further, NBCUniversal News Group, one of the most influential and respected portfolios of on-air and digital news properties in the world, operate CNBC and NBC News internationally.

NBCUniversal International Networks is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
State/Province

Florida
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

·  High school diploma or equivalent.

·  Bachelor's degree in Business or Communications preferred.

Additional Job Requirements

·  Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

·  Must be willing to work in Coral Gables, Florida
Desired Characteristics

·  Previous work experience in a technical business environment or in an administrative support role.

·  Ability to work with a variety of software systems; prior experience with traffic software preferred.

·  General knowledge of Advertising preferred.

·  Demonstrate ability to maintain positive working relationships.

·  Multi-tasker with high attention to detail.

·  Ability to perform in a fast paced work environment with strong organizational and time management skills.

·  Ability to work independently under general supervision with a proven ability to resolve problems.

·  Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English preferred.

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
City

Coral Gables
Notices

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.