Program Analyst – Traffic Specialist
KJZZ, KBACH Public Radio
TEMPE
,
AZ
Application Deadline: Thursday, Sep 01, 2022
Description
JOB SUMMARY
KJZZ/KBACH is currently hiring a Traffic Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of KJZZ/KBACH’s Traffic Department. This position will coordinate aspects of production; execution and reporting to ensure sponsorship spots and promotional messaging are placed correctly and run smoothly, in support of revenue and marketing goals. The ideal candidate for this position is a flexible, detail-oriented individual who is quick to learn new systems and processes.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work with a great deal of autonomy while effectively collaborating with and providing service to a variety of teams and departments within the Division of Public Service
- Previous knowledge and proficiency with Marketron, Wide Orbit Traffic, or related Traffic software management systems
- Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline, and detail-oriented environment
- Solutions-oriented and capable of troubleshooting technical issues
- Comfortable learning/mastering new software programs and being an “in-house expert”
- Strong organizational skills
- Prefer past work experience in public media, broadcast operations, or ad agency
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Traffic Operations 75%
The Traffic Specialist will provide the day-to-day operations of the trafficking department, coordinating the scheduling of underwriting and promotional materials for broadcast.
Broadcast and Digital Daily Messaging Operations
- Works as a liaison between the sales team and master control
- Produces broadcast program logs to be sent to the master control, monitors log use for accuracy, and prepares log documentation (including underwriting reports)
- Manages weekly broadcast schedules, including responding to any programming changes, preemptions or last-minute revisions
- Inputs underwriting, marketing, and fundraising schedules into the traffic system, coding them to the proper accounts
Copy Continuity Coordination
- Maintains copy deadlines for underwriting and promotional messaging campaigns and sends missing copy/creative reports to the Sales team.
- Inputs copy and assigns cart #’s, ensuring that spots are recorded by on-air talent and ready to air.
Inventory Reporting
- Generate inventory reports
- Communication with Master Control and the Sales Team on discrepancies with scheduled spots and forecasting oversold weeks.
- Report any spots (underwriting or promotional) that were preempted or written as a discrepancy
- If necessary, provide options, if available, for “Make Goods” for paid campaigns that need rescheduling
Reporting and Invoicing 25%
- Reconciles and posts broadcast days for each billing cycle to ensure they are ready to be invoiced
- Prepare and send invoices to underwriting clients (electronically and via mail)
- Monitors, tracks, and processes all underwriting account receivables
- Generates underwriting financial reports
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