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 back-up
• Coordinate computer operations regarding program scheduling; determine problems with 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 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

What’s next?

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