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Nexstar Media Group Traffic Coordinator in Lexington, Kentucky
The Traffic Coordinator tracks and prepares logs for scheduled programming and advertisements.
Prepares daily program log by obtaining information such as source, location and length of program
Communicates daily with Director of Sales on open inventory and incomplete programming or formats
Maximizes revenue by placing highest value commercials into proper programming
Fills promotional commercial log schedule
Assigns commercial material to be inserted between programs
Creates and issues computerized program schedule for the station
Maintains program logging and other operational procedures
Coordinates with other departments to solve logistical problems in coordination of on-air promotions for station programming
Coordinates station programming changes
Potential to work with multiple TV Stations simultaneously
Knowledge in traffic systems such as wide orbit traffic or OSI
Additional roles as assigned by Director of Sales
Performs clerical functions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills
Previous Traffic Experience a plus
High School diploma
Fluency in English
Microsoft Excel proficiency a plus
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
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