Coord - Commercial Ops

$45,000 - $45,000/Yr

AMC Networks - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Commercial Operations Coordinator to join our Traffic Team based in our New York, New York Headquarters. The Coordinator of SUN Commercial Operations will effectively ensure the accurate interpretation and execution of commercial media per agency issued instructions. He/she will schedule the daily broadcast logs according to deal guidelines, providing necessary separation and equitable distribution. The Coordinator will edit the logs in a strategic manner that will serve to maximize revenue. Working in the Wide Orbit traffic system, the coordinator will liaise with both Promo Planning and Creative Services teams matching sponsorship and promo elements in a cohesive and compelling flow simultaneously moving the SUN brand forward.

Responsibilities

• Enter commercials in Wide Orbit upon receiving traffic instructions from various advertisers and apply copy accordingly, making any necessary revisions upon agency request.
• Assist in building, finessing and downloading the daily broadcast log, making logical sense of sponsored promos and traditional commercials, while adhering to advertisers' restrictions, including content sensitivity.
• Ensure all commercials are numbered, with correct ISCI codes and copy rotations assigned.
• Work with advertising agency traffic contacts, coordinating traffic instructions and spot delivery to B&T as needed.
• Maintain traffic contact document.
• Ensure that sponsored promos are delivered in a timely manner from Creative Services.
• Coordinate billboard production with CS, and schedule them on the log with traditional media accordingly.
• Troubleshoot any on-air discrepancies with B&T in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide Ad-Sales with pre or post logs or airtimes reporting when needed.

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience in traffic, scheduling, media planning or production management with a national cable network.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on paying attention to detail.
• Ability to be resourceful and juggle several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be accommodating to last minute changes and requests.
• Problem-solving skills - ability to work through oversell situations and work with software that sometimes has limitations.
• Analytical skills - ability to study inventory, build a logical flow on the daily broadcast log, anticipate sell outs and construct media plans.

Nice-to-haves

• Garbriel and/or Wide Orbit experience a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Services
• Wellness Program