Traffic Specialist

Responsibilities: Schedule commercial units on broadcast log in accordance with established traffic guidelines and procedures. Effectively utilize the Company's traffic systems, including but not limited to, the Broadway system. Log assigned commercial materials upon receipt from ad agencies. Work closely with the Programming department to ensure that commercials are scheduled correctly following changes to the program schedule. Interact with Master Control to execute last minute commercial changes and troubleshoot miscellaneous traffic-related issues. Back up Traffic Manager, including but not limited to reconciliation of logs, managing commercial inventory, and ensuring the accuracy of the daily logs. Create "not final" logs for Master Control to locate missing commercial, promo and programming inventory. Schedule "make-good" spots, as necessary. Maintain well-organized information about on-air advertisers to avoid billing discrepancies. Provide Master Control with "swap" lists, dub lists, and standby programming and inventory. Other such duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills: A minimum of 2 years of Traffic experience, preferably in a national network. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be proficient in the use of advertising traffic systems; Broadway experience is a plus. Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industry is preferred. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have very strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills. Ability to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks. Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks. Possess a level of hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders by various means, including in person, via phone, etc. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Pay Range: $62,500As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.