CORPORATE FORMATTING SPECIALIST (REMOTE) - TRAFFIC/HUB (Gray Media Group)

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description:

We are currently searching for a multi-talented, energetic, and organized team player to join our Corporate Traffic Operations. In this role, the Formatting Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accurate broadcast station program schedules and formats for multiple markets. They will work alongside traffic, sales, news, networks, and syndicators to ensure inventory. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills, work with a high level of accuracy, & be very detail-oriented.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Work directly with multiple markets and departments to maintain accurate program schedules and show formats.
- Ensure commercial inventory is accurate based on the allotted local avails for each program format.
- Complete all daily schedules and formats in the Wide Orbit Traffic system.
- Troubleshoot and refine the daily workflow items between networks, syndicators, news, and sales departments.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A college degree in a related field is preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- In-depth Wide Orbit Traffic, Wide Orbit Program, or related Traffic software knowledge is a plus
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure
- Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Previous television, radio, or cable Traffic/Sales support related experience preferred
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
- Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Organizational and time-management skills

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.