Traffic Specialist
MLB Network
$62,500 / year
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Description
MLB & NHL Network seeks a Traffic Specialist to work closely with Sales, Production, Programming, and Master Control departments to ensure programs and live events run according to schedule and troubleshoot any inventory changes requested.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule commercial units on broadcast log in accordance with established traffic guidelines and procedures.
- Effectively utilize the Company’s traffic systems, including but not limited to, the Broadway system.
- Log assigned commercial materials upon receipt from ad agencies.
- Work closely with the Programming department to ensure that commercials are scheduled correctly following changes to the program schedule.
- Interact with Master Control to execute last minute commercial changes and troubleshoot miscellaneous traffic-related issues.
- Back up Traffic Manager, including but not limited to reconciliation of logs, managing commercial inventory, and ensuring the accuracy of the daily logs.
- Create “not final” logs for Master Control to locate missing commercial, promo and programming inventory.
- Schedule “make-good” spots, as necessary.
- Maintain well-organized information about on-air advertisers to avoid billing discrepancies.
- Provide Master Control with “swap” lists, dub lists, and standby programming and inventory.
- Other such duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A minimum of 2 years of Traffic experience, preferably in a national network.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be proficient in the use of advertising traffic systems; Broadway experience is a plus.
- Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industry is preferred.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have very strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
- Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
- Possess a level of hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders by various mean, including in person, via phone, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree is required; Communications or related major is preferred.
Position Reports to:
- Manager, Traffic
Pay Range: $62,500
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits:
- Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Company Contributed 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Family Leave Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
Why MLB Network?
MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season game telecasts, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at MLBNHR@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- flexible schedule
- bonus
About this role
Working as a Traffic Specialist at MLB Network means coordinating the precise scheduling and delivery of commercials across live sports broadcasts and programming. You'll manage commercial placement using the Broadway traffic system, log incoming ad materials, and collaborate with Sales, Production, Programming, and Master Control to keep schedules on track. When last-minute changes arise—which they frequently do in live television—you'll troubleshoot inventory issues, execute swaps, and ensure billing accuracy. The role also includes backing up the Traffic Manager on reconciliation and log verification tasks.
This position requires at least two years of traffic experience, ideally at a national network level, plus proficiency with advertising traffic systems. You need to thrive in a fast-paced, pressurized environment where flexibility is essential; you'll work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are critical. A bachelor's degree is required, with a communications background preferred.
The remote arrangement offers flexibility, though the role is based in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. The salary is fixed at $62,500, with potential for a discretionary bonus.
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