Description:
Under minimal supervision, performs tasks of routine difficulty. This position coordinates the flow of traffic related activity through the use of the Traffic and Billing software used by Cox Media.
This position ensures an effective traffic environment through application of the Programming and Scheduling functionalities which requires understanding and competency of the Contract Specialist and Scheduling Specialist skills, providing backup when necessary. Working knowledge of Network programming is necessary to Monitor, Create, and Modify Programming as needed. Also, required is the ability to create and maintain the format codes and their respective association to programming. This position is also responsible for the accuracy of programming and break structure for all Networks serviced by the centralized center. Understanding and performing log generation and the timing associated to this task are crucial. Maintaining Marketing Avail Types per Cox Communications Incorporated (CCI) required allocation for both Corporate and Local Marketing will be a requirement of this position as well as understanding and completing revenue maximization post verification.

Principle Responsibilities:

Build and maintain television programming (e.g. arrangements of breaks within a show) as directed through received programming information from licensed programming sources and local origination channels.
Create and maintain break structure for programming as required
Ability to adhere to deadlines ensuring that break scheduling occurs as required
Ability to continuously gain efficiencies through process for Local Networks and Interconnects
Maintain and resolve programming discrepancies (e.g. cross-checking a network affiliate site) to ensure appropriate program structure,
Ability to maintain CCI advertising reservations as directed by Cox Media liaison
Monitor and provide reports as necessary to alert sales of changes & ensuring that spot schedule is based upon inventory available.
Ability to work from and have complete knowledge of Required Spot Listing, Incomplete Expired Lines Report and Pre-empt Makegood History Report.
Understand and monitor Scheduling Exceptions, set Avail Types, lock in non-preemptable requirements and monitor spot placement to Cox Media Business Rules.
Run necessary reports for monitoring contract fulfillment and distribution of reports to the field
Thorough knowledge of all reports distributed by this role
Use pre-empt functionality in the system to address potential fulfillment issues as necessary
Skill and expertise of the Manual Schedule module within the application.
Ensure all spots are scheduled as required and by deadline
Initiate and monitor finalization process for potential error messages and resolve as necessary.
Working knowledge of Network programming is necessary to monitor, create and modify Programming as needed.
Generate commercial playlist as necessary
Complete manual reconciliation as necessary
File and maintain paper and electronic documents as necessary
Participate in training as required

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

Any combination of training & experience equivalent to 2 years in media environment (Ad Agency or Media or Broadcast Network).
Previous contract and/or continuity experience or training required
Experience with Traffic and Billing application; Novar experience preferred
High School Diploma or GED required
High energy and enthusiastic demeanor essential

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience


Job Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Number: 7885

Company URL:http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/

Company Profile:
As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company's ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it's not about being the biggest; it's about being the best.