About the job
Join MLB Network as a Traffic Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with the Sales, Production, Programming, and Master Control departments. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs and live events are executed seamlessly as per schedule while efficiently managing any inventory changes that may arise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule commercial units on broadcast logs across all networks, adhering to established traffic protocols and procedures.
- Log commercial materials received from advertising agencies promptly and accurately.
- Utilize the Broadway system effectively to meet operational goals.
- Collaborate closely with Programming and Sales teams to ensure accurate commercial scheduling following program adjustments.
- Coordinate with Master Control to implement last-minute commercial changes and resolve traffic-related issues.
- Serve as a backup to the Traffic Supervisor and Senior Manager, including tasks such as log reconciliation, commercial inventory management, and log accuracy verification.
- Create preliminary logs for Master Control to identify and track missing commercials, promos, and programming inventory.
- Post finalized logs to Master Control across all networks.
- Schedule remedial spots as necessary throughout all networks.
- Maintain organized records of on-air advertisers to prevent billing discrepancies.
- Provide Master Control with necessary lists, inventory, and standby programming as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
