Television Inventory Specialist - Traffic Operations (Gray Media Group)

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

Job Summary/Description:

We are currently searching for a multi-talented, energetic, and organized Television Inventory Specialist to join our Corporate Traffic Operations team. In this role, the Traffic Specialist will be responsible for handling day-to-day broadcasting traffic tasks for their assigned markets. They will work alongside Traffic Managers, formatting team, and sales to guide all on best practices to help drive revenue for their assigned Television Stations. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills, work with a high level of accuracy, and be very detail-oriented. Corporate Traffic Operation Locations - (Atlanta/Charlotte/Phoenix)

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Prepare logs using Wide Orbit, including creation, scheduling, processing, and confirming

• Work directly with multiple markets and departments to maintain accurate inventory codes and priority code structure based on market rate card

• Review commercial inventory to ensure there is no excessive oversell and assist with cleanup

• Daily broadcast log preparation and delivery to Master Control

• Troubleshoot and refine the daily workflow to keep all within deadlines

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

• College degree in a related field is preferred

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• In-depth Wide Orbit Traffic, Wide Orbit Program, or related Traffic software knowledge a plus

• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively

• Previous television, radio, or cable Traffic/Sales support related experience preferred

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

• Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Organizational and time-management skills

Interested, qualified applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

Gray Media Group/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.