Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? KSHB is seeking a Traffic Copy Editor to join our team on a temporary, full-time basis. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our commercial advertising runs smoothly and accurately across all platforms. Working closely with account executives, sales management, clients, and agencies, you'll be responsible for scheduling commercial copy and serving as a backup to the log editor. If you're organized, adaptable, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic broadcast environment, we want to hear from you!
Secure and enter advertising traffic instructions for advertisers.
Enter copy information using ad management traffic software.
Maintain instruction files, tape library, and various other traffic functions.
Work closely with account executives and traffic management, clients and agencies.
Act as back-up to traffic log editor as needed. This includes ensuring that the traffic is scheduled in the appropriate time slot and that the engineering department has the information needed.
Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year minimum related experience preferred.
Previous broadcast experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) desirable.
Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
Adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Team oriented and experienced in working in a team environment.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strict attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills.
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