Traffic Coordinator

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The Traffic Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day execution of commercial scheduling and log management for multiple syndicated television programs. This role ensures accuracy, timely delivery, and clear communication between agencies, tape houses, and internal teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial traffic for at least five syndicated programs, ensuring logs are completed and finalized daily.
• Support the Diginet Movie Sphere Gold workflow as needed.
• Finalize daily broadcast logs in accordance with tape house integration schedules, adjusting for holiday schedule variations.
• Gather, save, and organize incoming traffic instructions for all assigned programs.
• Schedule commercial spots for CTD’s syndicated programming with precision and speed.
• Ensure all commercials for assigned shows are received by the tape house on time.
• Serve as the primary liaison between agencies, tape houses, and production companies.
• Make daily decisions regarding commercial placement to optimize schedule flow.
• Partner closely with agency traffic teams and media sales to resolve questions or conflicts.
• Proofread and verify program traffic details, including:
• Air date/day & time
• Advertiser
• Spot length
• ISCI codes
• Troubleshoot and resolve creative issues, commercial discrepancies, and missing materials.
• Maintain high accuracy while multitasking and working under tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial traffic or a related media operations role.
• Prior experience with syndication traffic strongly preferred; cable or radio traffic experience also acceptable.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and log review.
• Familiarity with content rights, licensing, or media distribution (coursework or internship experience acceptable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort working with databases or CRM tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site five days per week.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with WideOrbit or other traffic management systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort making quick operational decisions.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $45,000.00 - 55,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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