Traffic Manager

Overview:

Mediassociates is a leading independent media planning, buying and analytics agency located in Fairfield County, Conn., dedicated to proactively guiding clients through the ongoing revolution in media and technology to achieve better business results. Our growth has been built on having a transparent data lens that measures the impact of advertising on our clients' business. We are seeking a Traffic Manager who will play an important role in our future growth plans.

Job Description:

The Traffic Manager will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the daily operations of the Traffic and Clearance functions for Broadcast networks/local stations, training and development, supervision of workflows between creative agencies, distribution vendors, networks, Traffic, while ensuring quality control.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage the trafficking of all client materials for Linear TV, Terrestrial Radio spots airing on various platforms (Networks/Local Stations/VOD/Addressable/Terrestrial Radio, etc.)

• Create/generate Traffic Instructions and Distribution orders

• Liaison and point-of-escalation contact for incorrectly booked media and spots airing incorrectly

• Review clients' creatives for potential Clearance concerns and submit to Linear/Radio partners

• Manage workflows between creative agencies, distribution vendors, internal teams, and external partners

• Train and coach junior Traffic resources regarding Traffic/Clearances workflows, policies, and procedures

• Create and maintain station client relationships/update internal documents (partners' contact info., FCC Guidelines) accordingly

• Manage all commercial continuity processes, as well as workflows between commercial delivery services

• Research and analyze discrepancies to provide expedient resolutions

• Review, research and resolve Billing discrepancies

• Prioritize and manage completion of all assigned projects and delegate authority and responsibility with accountability and follow-up

• Manage daily operation of team functions for maximum team efficiency; supervise workflow, create and delegate job assignments and assume final responsibility for quality control

• Manage all network/stations program changes and workflow to ensure that all planned media is executed and air without error

• Prioritize and manage completion of all assigned projects

Skills & Experience:

• Proven broadcast professional and leader with a track record in traffic and management

• 4+ years of traffic management experience

• Performance driven and results oriented with excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills

• Keeps calm under pressure and a high-volume workload while adhering to deadlines

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Organized and detailed manager of people and resources

• Solid understanding of broadcasting as it relates to Sales, Traffic, Programming and Accounting

• Conceptual and analytical thinking

• Good communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas to all levels of management with confidence, to facilitate necessary changes.

• Ability to work well against deadlines

• Understanding of Traffic/Clearance Department demands and work hours

Our office is located in Newtown, Connecticut. We are open to candidates living/working from other US locations however candidates must be available to work 8:30am-5:30pm or 9am-6pm eastern time.

Mediassociates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.