Position: Manager, Television Traffic

Reports to: Chief Content Officer, Television Division

Purpose: To guide, lead and manage the Television Traffic department and its staff on a day to day basis while managing on air revenue for all linear television stations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide, lead, and manage the Television Traffic department and its staff on a day to day basis. Provide training and support as required
• Liaise with internal and external Sales offices to ensure orders are received, adjusted and maintained accordingly.
• Ensure all orders from various sales divisions are contracted and input into the system within 24 hours
• Analyze and manage revenue across all stations to ensure inventory is maximized on a daily basis
• Provide regular support and recommendations to revenue managers on potential opportunities
• Provide accurate, detailed and timely reporting on all aspects of TV revenue on an ongoing basis and as requested
• Liaise with Finance on all billing, invoice inquiries and adjustments
• Ensure all relevant financial best practices are being adhered to
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure all marketing and play out goals are met
• Ensure logs are completed and sent to play out according to strict delivery deadlines.
• Ensure reconciliation occurs daily in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Traffic, Programming and other software systems providers as it relates to mission critical core functionality and future enhancements.
• Maintain strong communication with third party service providers and stakeholders.
• Ensure all workflows are being properly executed within the department
• Ensure relevant conditions of license are being met on a daily basis
• Manage deliverables and client relations as necessary
• Collaborate with other ZoomerMedia teams to improve business processes and develop new strategies as it relates to linear TV traffic operations.
• Help reshape traditional television processes as it relates to FAST/linear OTT and other future digital revenue opportunities.
• Remain on top of latest developments in TV Traffic software operations from various suppliers and make recommendations to improve Traffic operations

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years experience in Broadcast Traffic with a strong understanding of commercial inventory management
• Minimum 2 years experience in a management or supervisory role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulously detail-orientated with a proven ability to multitask with accuracy.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to provide professional, timely service to internal and external partners
• Ability to work calmly under pressure to meet daily deadlines.
• Previous experience with Wide Orbit or other broadcast system

Why work for us:

• Join a group of passionate and competitive people
• We offer competitive salaries based on experience
• Benefits coverage, where a company pays 80% of all the benefit premiums except for long-term disability
• Be part of social activities in the media industry
• Work–life balance
• Free parking on site
• We are working on a hybrid model
• The company supports professional development courses and seminars
• Be part of a media company with multiple media platforms

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, we will only be contacting those being considered for the role.

ZoomerMedia is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to the Ontario legislation regarding workplace accessibility, and will provide reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@zoomer.ca.