Traffic Ops Lead

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA • 5h ago

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:

Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News...and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

Job Summary:

The Traffic Lead is responsible for all aspects in the log creation process, from program scheduling, promo and commercial placement validation to Finalization and delivery of playlist for distribution. This role also has responsibilities assisting in setting daily priorities and coaching staff to meet deadlines and help teach new processes. Is the go-to person in the absence of a Manager as well as interaction with other business partners to ensure delivery of an accurate broadcast playlist. Responsibilities may change daily to fit the needs of the department.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Oversite of program format creation & scheduling, program & episode scheduling, and ensures commercial contracts are accurate prior to log finalization.

Validate Paid Programming, sponsorship and Marketing spot placement, process missing commercial reports and manage special spot placement requests.

Review S&P commercial pending/rejections, Commercial instruction rotations, and spot comments and various log checks for discrepancies.

Basic Qualifications

7 years prior Commercial Traffic experience in Television/Radio Broadcasting or other related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Exhibits a transparent, positive attitude, in a cooperative and professional manner

Excellent time management: ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

A creative problem-solver with the ability to listen and discern customized solutions to meet market and station needs.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to learn new systems quickly

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with: Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. Must have strong interpersonal skills and capable of working effectively within a team environment and across multiple business platforms.

Must be capable of learning new system procedures/functions as they pertain to the needs of our business. Must be capable of explaining oneself both verbally and in writing. Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure. Must have a positive attitude and willing to adapt in an industry environment where change is inevitable.

Required Education

Bachelors degree in Media Communications, Television/Radio Broadcasting or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $79,100 to $96,500 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10141786

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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