Fox Corporation
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We have an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Commercial Administrator - Copy for Fox Sports. In this deadline driven role, the Freelance Commercial Administrator - Copy will ensure that commercials ordered on the network air in accordance with Agency instructions.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verify receipt of commercial instructions and tapes
- Coordinate all information to accurately reflect all program schedules, formats, and inventory
- Gather program scheduling and format information from Programming, Operations and/or On Air Presentation departments, enter Traffic system, and check to verify Ad Sales inventory. Update system as changes received
- Prepare daily program/commercial logs for air
- Edit commercial placement in accordance with Sales directives
- Adjust log formats as necessary to insure correct log timing
- Verify billboard and other added value placements as necessary
- Make needed adjustments to log automation elements.
- Match up commercials ordered with instructions from agencies
- Verify dates, products, and all other parameters as indicated
- Contact Agencies to request any missing instructions or tapes or resolve discrepancies
- Enter copy instructions accurately into Traffic system and use designated reports to verify accuracy
- Gather and enter programming and format information into Traffic system. Check against scheduling and Sales information for accuracy
- Interface with Sales Coordination, Sales, Programming, On-air Promo, Operations as necessary to complete logs
- Reconcile and post logs after air
- Any other Commercial Administration duties as assigned by Management
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Prior media/internship experience
- Experience with Windows-based software and database programs
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to be able to communicate precise information clearly and accurately
- Be able to use calculator, timing calculator
- Ability to make judgments within parameters as trained
- Ability to balance multiple requirements and know when to bring an issue to Management's attention
- Ability to spot discrepancies and problem-solve using reports and other tools as trained
- Ability to work within deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to multi-task and manage large
- Strong organizational skills
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Experience with Excel
#LI-DNI
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $28.83-31.72 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.