Traffic - Copy Coordinator

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than
100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) is searching for a highly motivated individual to facilitate the entry and management of commercial copy for multiple TEGNA properties.

The Continuity Coordinator will manage the materials and copy for multiple properties, advertisers, and agencies. This candidate must be extremely detailed, meet high standards of accuracy, have outstanding organizational skills, and solve problems under tight deadlines.

Strong communication skills in both verbal and written form are critical to the success of this candidate. This hybrid position reports directly to the Continuity Manager and can be based in any TEGNA market.

• Execute the entry of traffic instructions of commercial copy with a high level of accuracy while providing exceptional customer service to clients, agencies, and TEGNA stakeholders.
• Assist in confirming commercial copy from all delivery systems, FTP, and outside sources.
• Retrieve necessary information regarding traffic instructions and materials, view materials for quality control, and ensure material locations (in the material server and in Wide Orbit) are up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure commercial materials are received and downloaded by the daily deadline.
• Work closely with internal (Station Sales Departments) and external (businesses, production houses, and advertising agencies) customers in a professional manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with the TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) teams and TEGNA Streaming Center (TSC).
• Provide support and backup to team members to ensure high standards are maintained across all properties served by the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address any issues promptly and efficiently.
• Adhere to established protocols and guidelines when completing assigned tasks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Offer constructive feedback and innovative suggestions to enhance and streamline processes.
• Contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in traffic or sales support in broadcast, cable or radio.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under deadline pressure.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively solve problems with a sense of urgency.
• Creative and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management.
• Proficient with computer software/applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Wide Orbit traffic system knowledge (required)

Pay Range

$23 - $25 USD

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not…