Log Specialist

Title: Log Specialist /Clearance Specialist

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

Clearance Specialist

• Expedite and prioritize all commercial reviews, rough cuts and storyboards from a list of categories provided by LCO and Commercial Clearance management.

• Submit requests for screener copies of commercials when necessary.

• Ensure all domestic policies and LCO procedures are followed to maintain FCC, FTC or KidVid compliance when applicable.

• Interact daily with LCO, ad sales, and various internal and external business partners providing information as needed to complete any outstanding review requests.

Log Specialist

• Create daily broadcast log, including manipulation of paid units for maximum revenue potential.

• Confirm that promotional items and public service announcement are correctly scheduled on log.

• Assist in research and resolution of order entry or log scheduling issues including oversell and separation situations, conflicts, competitive issues, exclusivities, sponsorships.

• Maintain updated and accurate files consisting of all reports, correspondence and confirmations related to daily log production.

• May interact daily with Ad Sales, Creative Services, Pricing and Planning, Programming and outside agency personnel to resolve contract issues, provide information needed in the workflow process and perform general troubleshooting of any issues to point of resolution.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Understanding of broadcast traffic applications and their interdependency with sales, operations, and other systems

2) Minimum of 3 years’ experience and proficiency in MS Office applications

3) Knowledge of overall operational and technical processes and system interdependencies

4) Ability to compile, code, categorize, audit, or verify information or data.

5) Ability to enter, store or maintain information in various databases and vendor portals.

6) Ability to work within time constraints and exhibit flexibility in work hours based on business needs and seasonal demands as required

Soft Skills

1) Ability to work within time constraints and exhibit flexibility in work hours based on business needs and seasonal demands as required.

2) Strong organization and analytical skills, problem solving, attention to detail and be able to multitask in a deadline driven environment.

3) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Education / Certifications

1) Bachelor’s degree preferred