Gray Television
TELEVISION FORMATTING SPECIALIST - TRAFFIC/HUB (Gray Media Group)
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Job Description
- Req#: TELEV009582
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. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
Job Summary/Description:
We are currently searching for a multi-talented, energetic, and organized team player to join our Corporate Traffic Operations. In this role, the Television Programming Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accurate broadcast station program schedules and formats for multiple markets. They will work alongside traffic, sales, news, networks, and syndicators to ensure inventory. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills, work with a high level of accuracy, & be very detail-oriented. This position is in the various locations of Atlanta, Phoenix, and Charlotte.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Work directly with multiple markets and departments to maintain accurate program schedules and show formats.
• Ensure commercial inventory is accurate based on the allotted local avails for each program format.
• Complete all daily schedules and formats in the Wide Orbit Traffic system.
• Troubleshoot and refine the daily workflow items between networks, syndicators, news, and sales departments.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.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 skillsInterested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter
(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 companyAdditional 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, and 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 prior by the first workday.
About the company
Gray Television, Inc. is an American publicly traded television broadcasting company based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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