Traffic Coordinator

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The Traffic Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day execution of commercial scheduling and log management for multiple syndicated television programs. This role ensures accuracy, timely delivery, and clear communication between agencies, tape houses, and internal teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Manage commercial traffic for at least five syndicated programs, ensuring logs are completed and finalized daily.
• Support the Diginet Movie Sphere Gold workflow as needed.
• Finalize daily broadcast logs in accordance with tape house integration schedules, adjusting for holiday schedule variations.
• Gather, save, and organize incoming traffic instructions for all assigned programs.
• Schedule commercial spots for CTD's syndicated programming with precision and speed.
• Ensure all commercials for assigned shows are received by the tape house on time.
• Serve as the primary liaison between agencies, tape houses, and production companies.
• Make daily decisions regarding commercial placement to optimize schedule flow.
• Partner closely with agency traffic teams and media sales to resolve questions or conflicts.
• Proofread and verify program traffic details, including:
  • Air date/day & time
  • Advertiser
  • Spot length
  • ISCI codes
• Troubleshoot and resolve creative issues, commercial discrepancies, and missing materials.
• Maintain high accuracy while multitasking and working under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Media, Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial traffic or a related media operations role.
• Prior experience with syndication traffic strongly preferred; cable or radio traffic experience also acceptable.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and log review.
• Familiarity with content rights, licensing, or media distribution (coursework or internship experience acceptable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort working with databases or CRM tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site five days per week.

• Experience with Wide Orbit or other traffic management systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort making quick operational decisions.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $45,000..

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York,…