Traffic Operations Coordinator (PT) - Freelance

$37,440 - $56,160/Yr

Sinclair Broadcast Group - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Freelance Traffic Operations Coordinator at Tennis Channel is a proactive individual who works independently and collaboratively within a team. This remote, part-time role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with a background in live broadcast sports, particularly tennis. The coordinator serves as a liaison among various departments to ensure compliance and manage commercial inventory during live programming.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between Production, Master Control, Traffic and Ad Sales to ensure Airtime and Separation compliance.
• Manages all commercial inventory on daily logs in real time during live programming, resolving any additional commercial inventory issues that may occur.
• Tracks in content and inventory Ad Sales Marketing elements.
• Creates daily discrepancy report for live tennis coverage for Ad Sales and Research.
• Monitors, maintains, and updates Day of Air report in real time for Research and Nielsen reporting.
• Works a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• 2-3 years' television experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Possess meticulous attention to detail, organizational, communication skills and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work through challenges methodically
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a strong part of a team
• Experience with Traffic or Network Operations is preferred

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan