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TV Traffic Director | Morgan Murphy Media - West

Spokane, WA/Kennewick, WA/Yakima, WA

About us:

Morgan Murphy Media - West is comprised of three markets in WA: KXLY TV in Spokane, WA, KAPP TV in Yakima, WA and KVEW TV in Kennewick, WA. We are a family-owned, people first business and our community is at the core of what we do and who we are.

About this opportunity:

We have an immediate full-time opening for a Traffic Director to lead our top-notch team of Traffic Assistants dedicated to providing traffic support to all Morgan Murphy Media – West properties including the following network affiliations in all three markets: ABC, MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Start TV, DABL, QVC, and HSN.

What you’ll do:

  • Prepare daily program log by obtaining information such as source, location, and length of program.
  • Coordinate the activities of traffic assistants.
  • Coordinate with Master Control.
  • Work closely with General Sales Managers to maximize inventory.
  • Act as conduit between News and Sales for any sponsored news products.
  • Calculate exact length of programs and time slots available for promotional material. Also assigns promotional material to be inserted between programs as a backup.
  • Coordinate computer operations regarding program scheduling; determine problems with the system and confer with data processing personnel to resolve.
  • Maintain program logging or other operational procedures as new regulations or technology require.
  • Coordinate with promotion/creative services department to solve logistical problems in coordination of on-air promotions for daytime and evening programming.

What you’ll bring:

  • 5 years of broadcast traffic experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of federal and state broadcast rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of broadcast traffic operations.
  • Knowledge of television technical operations.
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication.
  • College education or two years relevant experience preferred.
  • High level experience with the use of Wide Orbit Traffic preferred.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of broadcast traffic systems preferred.
  • Previous broadcast traffic, billing, or accounting experience preferred.

What we offer:

  • Pay range: $28.50-$30.90 per hour.
  • We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture, and our community.
  • We are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn’t want to work with the best in the business?
  • Excellent training to promote success in your role.
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays.

MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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