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Traffic Coordinator

Tampa, FL · On-site

If keeping the largest television station ownership group in the country on-the-air and ... Inventory control, database library management, broadcast automation, logistical issues * So much ...

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How much do tv traffic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for tv traffic manager in the United States is $78,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a TV Traffic Manager?

A typical day for a TV Traffic Manager involves preparing, reviewing, and adjusting daily program logs to ensure commercial spots and programming are correctly scheduled. You'll regularly coordinate with sales teams to accommodate client ad placements, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure ad copy deadlines are met. The role often requires close communication with programming and operations staff to address last-minute changes or compliance issues. This dynamic environment demands strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, making each day varied and engaging.

What does a TV Traffic Manager do?

A TV Traffic Manager coordinates the scheduling and placement of commercials, ensuring they air correctly and comply with network and advertiser requirements. They work closely with sales, production, and operations teams to manage ad inventory, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure smooth broadcast operations. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tv Traffic Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a TV Traffic Manager, you need a solid understanding of broadcast scheduling, media operations, and advertising management, often supported by relevant experience in television or radio environments. Proficiency with traffic management software such as WideOrbit, OSI, or Myers ProTrack, and familiarity with FCC compliance requirements are commonly expected. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with diverse teams stand out in this role. These abilities ensure accurate scheduling, maximize ad revenue, and help maintain seamless coordination between sales, programming, and production departments.

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Traffic Coordinator

Traffic Coordinator

Nexstar Media Group

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 65 rated media

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Traffic Coordinator! Do you have a knack for numbers? Are you a schedule follower? If keeping the largest television station ownership group in the country on-the-air and broadcasting around the clock could enhance your career journey, Nexstar Media Group invites you to be our next behind-the-scenes star. Help us broadcast and program commercials from coast to coast in Traffic operations hubs located in Tampa!
Nexstar owns America's largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 117 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering.
We are extremely proud of our collection of outstanding television stations, digital businesses and talented employees nationwide. Within Nexstar, we are investing and building for the future while forging a culture that promotes our entrepreneurial spirit, embraces bold thinking and challenges the conventional way. If you have curiosity, passion, are inclusive and collaborative, work with us and let's continue to make a difference for all our stakeholders ~ our colleagues, our customers, our owners, and the communities in which we operate.
What you'll accomplish as a Traffic Coordinator (Essential Duties):
  • Multitasking with new orders and adjustments to existing logs
  • Daily interaction with television professions in markets across the country
  • Cross department collaboration with sales, engineering, master control, etc.
  • Processing of incoming orders and sales contract translation into the sales module
  • Daily generation of commercial and programming logs for 200 stations in 117 markets
  • Scheduling commercials and applying traffic instructions to every scheduled commercial
  • Inventory control, database library management, broadcast automation, logistical issues
  • So much more

What you'll need as a Traffic Coordinator (Preferred Qualifications):
  • High school diploma
  • English language skills
  • Meticulous data-entry skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to interpret, sales contracts
  • Ability to comply with deadlines and perform under pressure
  • Proficiency with computers and an ability to learn new software quickly
  • At least 1 year of experience in clerical support or administrative assistance

If this sounds like you, Nexstar Media Group could be your next home for thriving community involvement, omnichannel advertising innovation and supported career growth.
Nexstar offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, life and short-term disability insurance, worker's compensation, and unemployment insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, employee assistance program, bereavement leave, jury duty service time off, military leave and medical/maternity and family leave.
Nexstar is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the industry's top talent. In compliance with the provisions of all applicable state and federal civil rights laws, every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, veteran's status, sexual orientation, military status or any other protected personal characteristic. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities within the Company in a nondiscriminatory fashion based on merit, qualifications and ability.

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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