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Traffic Manager TV & Radio
Entravision Communications
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Entravision Communications Corporation
Traffic Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
Responsible for maximizing revenue through managing stations’ logs, applying commercial instructions to client contracts, and maintenance of copy library. This position primarily performs office or non-manual work directly related to management policies or general business operations for the employer; customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgement in carrying out duties as to matters of significance to the employer's business; and performs his or her job only under general supervision and works along specialized or technical lines requiring special training, experience, or knowledge.
Essential Functions
1. Manages/manipulates all stations’ logs in order to maximize revenue & provide adequate separation of commercials.
2. Recons logs daily & pull reports from outside systems to complete reconciliation.
3. Formats logs to accommodate changes to programming, e.g, Paid Programming, Traffic Reports.
4. Oversees last minute orders, copy changes, day of air changes as needed.
5. Works directly with Local Production to assure proper flow of programming & produced spots.
6. Assigns & applies cart numbers.
7. Approves or rejects orders, check for accuracy & assure traffic will arrive on time.
8. Directs contact with agencies & large advertisers that provide traffic instructions & copy to station and write-up PO’s for the scheduling of commercials messages.
9. Pulls missing copy report daily & provide to AE’s or owner of contract.
10. Checks with agencies, large advertisers and local sales people as to the availability of commercials in clearing "copy not received" on a daily basis.
11. Maintains copy library and filing system for Stations. This may include system set-up and maintenance.
12. Performs weekly/monthly purge of copy library or as instructed by GSM.
13. Assists with triggering of Early Morning Traffic & Weather updates when necessary.
14. Completes all duties associated with managing logs & copy duties including meeting log deadlines, interacting with internal employees and external clients, producing timely copy due reports, trouble shooting problems and improving the efficiency of the traffic department.
15. Works productively and pro-actively with Management to achieve the highest revenue levels.
16. Takes responsibility for successful traffic department through: smooth operation of traffic processes & procedures, timely completion of logs, allowing for changes when associated with revenue generation, accuracy in working copy desk and continued support of other departmernts and development of more efficient systems.
Competencies
1. A Self Starter.
2. Technical Capability.
3. High Organizational and Time Management Skills.
4. Strong Written and Verbal Communication.
5. Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
6. Ability to Work Against Deadlines.
7. Strong Math and Puzzle Solving Skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
Reports directly to Shared Services Director
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Actual hours and schedule may vary.
Required Education and Experience
1. 5+years of Traffic Manager experience.
2. Proficiency in a Windows PC environment with programs including MS Office (Word, Excel).
Preferred Education and Experience
1. Bilingual English/Spanish.
2. Knowledge of traffic systems desired, however all experience will be considered.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage women and minorities to apply.