What are the responsibilities and job description for the TV Traffic Director | Morgan Murphy Media – West Spokane, WA/Kennewick, WA / Yakima, WA position at Morgan Murphy Media?
Spokane, WA/About us:
Morgan Murphy Media – West is comprised of three markets in WA: KXLY TV in Spokane, WA, KAPP TV in Yakima, WA and KVEW TV in Kennewick, WA. We are a family-owned, people first business and our community is at the core of what we do and who we are.
About this opportunity:
We have an immediate full time opening for a Traffic Director to lead our top-notch team of Traffic Assistants dedicated to providing traffic support to all Morgan Murphy Media – West properties including the following network affiliations in all three markets: ABC, MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Start TV, DABL, QVC and HSN.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare daily program log by obtaining information such as source, location and length of program
- Coordinate the activities of traffic assistants
- Coordinate with Master Control
- Work closely with General Sales Managers to maximize inventory
- Act as conduit between News and Sales for any sponsored news products
- Calculate exact length of programs and time slots available for promotional material. Also assigns promotional material to be inserted between programs as a back-up
- Coordinate computer operations regarding program scheduling; determine problems with system and confer with data processing personnel to resolve
- Maintain program logging or other operational procedures as new regulations or technology require
- Coordinate with promotion/creative services department to solve logistical problems in coordination of on-air promotions for daytime and evening programming
What you’ll bring:
- 5 years of broadcast traffic experience preferred
- Knowledge of federal and state broadcast rules and regulations
- Knowledge of broadcast traffic operations
- Knowledge of television technical operations
- Skill in both verbal and written communication
- College education or two years relevant experience preferred
- High level experience with use of Wide Orbit Traffic preferred
- Working knowledge and understanding of broadcast traffic systems preferred
- Previous broadcast traffic, billing, or accounting experience preferred
What we offer:
- Pay range: $28.50-$30.90 per hour
- We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture, and our community
- We are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn’t want to work with the best in the business?
- Excellent training to promote success in your role
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $29 - $31
