Commercial Administrator

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX is looking for a Commercial Administrator. This role will ensure that commercials ordered on network air are in accordance with Agency instructions, verify receipt of commercial instructions and tapes, and advise Sales and Agencies within established time parameters of any problems or missing commercial instructions or tapes.
Organizational skills are a must to meet daily copy deadlines. Additionally, you will edit and prepare daily program and commercial logs within designated time frames, interface with On-air promo, Sales Administration, Operations departments as needed to complete logs, assist with any other Commercial Administration functions as directed by Management. Coordinate all information to accurately reflect all program schedules, formats and inventory, gather program scheduling and format information from Programming, Operations and/or On Air Presentation departments, enter into Traffic system and check to verify Ad Sales inventory and update system as changes received.

SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed in order of importance (% of time spent):

1. Prepare daily program/commercial logs for air. Edit commercial placement in accordance with Sales directives. Adjust log formats as necessary to insure correct log timing. Verify billboard and other added value placements as necessary. Make needed adjustments to log automation elements. (30%)

2. Match up commercials ordered with instructions from agencies. Verify dates, products, and all other parameters as indicated. Contact Agencies to request any missing instructions or tapes or resolve discrepancies. Enter copy instructions accurately into Traffic system and use designated reports to verify accuracy. Prepare daily delivery of tapes received to operational facility. (30%)

3. Gather and enter programming and format information into Traffic system. Check against scheduling and Sales information for accuracy. (15%)

4. Interface with Sales Coordination, Sales, Programming, On-air Promo, Operations as necessary to complete logs. (15%)

5. Reconcile and post logs after air. (5%)

6. Any other Commercial Administration duties as assigned by Management. (5%)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Computer experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate precise information clearly and accurately
• Basic mathematical/reasoning skills, must be able to use calculator, timing calculator
• Experience with Windows based software and database programs
• Ability to make judgements within parameters as trained
• Balance multiple requirements and know when to bring an issue to Management's attention
• Be able to spot discrepancies and problem solve using reports and other tools as trains
• Ability to work within deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and manage large volume of work
• Maintain professional demeanor even when under pressure
• Well organized and be able to prioritize and manage time well

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• High school minimum, college preferred
• Prior Commercial Administration/Agency/Traffic experience helpful
• Microsoft Excel experience

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rojep1-18-217-79-15-42 in your application.