Sinclair Broadcast Group - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
Tennis Channel's Freelance Traffic Operations Coordinator is a highly proactive individual who takes initiative in a remote, part-time role. This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, along with a strong understanding of live broadcast sports, particularly tennis. The role is essential in ensuring compliance with airtime and separation regulations, managing commercial inventory, and supporting the overall operations of live programming. The Traffic Operations Coordinator serves as a liaison between various departments including Production, Master Control, Traffic, and Ad Sales. This individual is responsible for managing all commercial inventory on daily logs in real-time during live programming, as well as resolving any additional commercial inventory issues that may arise. The Coordinator will track content and inventory Ad Sales Marketing elements, create daily discrepancy reports for live tennis coverage, and monitor and update the Day of Air report in real-time for Research and Nielsen reporting. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including the possibility of working nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is critical to the success of live broadcasts, requiring meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively under tight deadlines. The Coordinator must be adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously and possess problem-solving skills to navigate challenges methodically. Experience in Traffic or Network Operations is preferred, along with a background in television and a bachelor's degree in a related field.