Traffic Coordinator

SiriusXM and Pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. Together, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners -- in the car, at home and on the go. Our talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! Check out our current openings below and at http://www.siriusxm.com/careers. 

Position Summary:

Sirius XM, the broadcast leader providing music across all genres, live play-by-play sports, the biggest names in news and talk, is looking to hire talented members for our Traffic Department.  The Traffic team focuses on flawless execution of copy for our News-Talk/Entertainment and Sports Channels, from tracking commercial scripts, ensuring all copy/creative is received and input into our Wide Orbit database and automated systems in a timely manner, and working closely with the ad sales team, and our valuable clients.  The Traffic coordinator will proactively interface with agencies/clients in obtaining copy and instructions for scheduled sales orders.  The Traffic Coordinator will also edit all logs while working closely with Programming and Broadcast Operations to ensure best placement of spots and to support the business’s HIGH VOLUME and fast-paced team.  If you are going to work in Traffic, why not Traffic with one of the fastest growing ad sales business in media!  Join our winning team!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Traffic Supervisors with other activities, as assigned, and serve as a back-up.
• Review and assess any ad sales creative issues that affect tracking, successful execution, reporting and downstream billing.
• Work closely with the Ad Sales Account Executives to ensure that copy is meeting the expectation of the client and missing copy is received in a timely manner.
• Must be flexible to accommodate last minute business, as well as, blackout vacation periods.
• One hundred percent accountable to ensure logs are formatted and commercials are scheduled properly and that all logs have been loaded into automation system.
• Provide unsurpassed customer service.
• Liaise among sales department, engineering operations, programming and commercial production departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Communications or business preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of traffic experience or equivalent, relevant experience.

Requirements and General Skills:

• Good public speaking and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Creative writing ability.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:

• Wide Orbit
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

More details about our company benefits can be found https://jobs.jobvite.com/siriusxm/p/cultureanddiversity! 

Our goal at SiriusXM+Pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM+Pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.