Primary Purpose

Manage and implement content flow from Programming and Net Ops. Plan and research inventory for newly acquired media. Analyze needs for network to strategize and implement projects to meet network goals. Manage network programming schedule and network cue tones and other such technical secondary events.

Key Activities

• Edit/manipulate logs and their inventory for a broadcast television network.
• Manage program information coming through software integration.
• Manage program information through reports, emails, and other methods of communication.
• Communicate and coordinate with multiple departments including; programming, programming operations, media management, program editing, quality control, and master control.
• Maximize inventory by spotting any remnant opportunities.
• Time out logs following standards and needs of the network.
• Assist in decision making regarding process improvement and play an important role in campaign optimization determinations.
• Serve as backup to the team to provide coverage needed across the networks.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

• College degree preferred
• 3-5 years of television commercial log or inventory experience required.
• At least 5 years of broadcast experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Skills & Abilities

• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of traffic logs.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to adhere to tight daily deadlines without compromising quality.
• Ability to analyze data thoroughly to make sound decisions; embrace new ideas through expression and presentation.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in traffic systems required. WideOrbit traffic system preferred; WideOrbit Network, WideOrbit Traffic, or WideOrbit Radio.

Work Environment

• Normal office environment

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is one of the nation’s leading media companies, focused on creating a better-informed world through a portfolio of news, information and entertainment brands.Scripps will become the nation’s largest television broadcaster, reaching 73% of U.S. television households through 108 stations in 76 markets, pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of ION Media. Committed to serving local audiences through objective journalism, Scripps operates 60 local TV stations in 42 markets. It is creating a national TV networks business that will include ION Media’s entertainment programming, Newsy’s straightforward headline and documentary news content and the five popular Katz broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.