Traffic Coordinator - REMOTE

at  Cumulus Media

The audio industry is on fire – from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio – and it’s never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated audio companies!
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 401 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit
www.cumulusmedia.com.
Cumulus Media (Atlanta) is offering a great opportunity to work 100% remote as a Traffic Coordinator. The Traffic Coordinator manages the daily preparation and maintenance of on-air logs utilizing meticulous management of commercial inventory to maximize revenue. The greatest challenge is to provide advertisers with accurate commercial placement and billing, while working within company guidelines, procedure and deadlines. We strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to grow and contribute to Cumulus’ ongoing success.
Since this is a remote based position, our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be highly organized, and be a self-starter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily use of software to schedule inventory in order to maximize station revenue on high demand stations in sell out situations
• Data and order entry
• Scheduling ad copy
• Posting of daily commercial logs
• Preparation and maintenance of reports
• Weekly affidavit processing of network and syndicated programming
• Coordinates endorsements and “live reads” with talent, Program Directors and Production
• Cross train with traffic personnel on all department duties and assist as backup when needed
• Ensure that all programs, commercials and public affairs materials are aired in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations and Cumulus’s policies

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• 1 - 2 years radio traffic experience required
• Use of WideOrbit software to manage radio traffic highly preferred.
• Possess innovative problem solving and decision-making skills to achieve station goals and work with Sales Representatives to efficiently accommodate advertisers and maintain revenue
• Dependable and responsible and display excellent attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products (especially Excel)
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
• Possess strong analytical skills in order to analyze large quantities of date and identify critical trends
• Maintain professional demeanor, proven ability to multi-task amid constant interruptions, and a positive outlook

EXPERIENCE

Not Specified

• Daily use of software to schedule inventory in order to maximize station revenue on high demand stations in sell out situations
• Data and order entry
• Scheduling ad copy
• Posting of daily commercial logs
• Preparation and maintenance of reports
• Weekly affidavit processing of network and syndicated programming
• Coordinates endorsements and “live reads” with talent, Program Directors and Production
• Cross train with traffic personnel on all department duties and assist as backup when needed
• Ensure that all programs, commercials and public affairs materials are aired in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations and Cumulus’s policie