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Continuity Specialist

Charlotte, NCOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

  • Continuity Specialist
  • Hearst Television
  • Ad Operations
  • commercial copy
  • traffic instruction files
  • agencies
  • advertisers
  • station orders
  • commercial house number assignment
  • WideOrbit

Nice to have

  • WideOrbit Traffic System
  • MS Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook

Role summary

Hearst Television is seeking a Continuity Specialist for its Ad Operations unit in Charlotte. This role supports 32 stations nationwide by managing commercial copy for primary and digital channels. Responsibilities include processing traffic instructions, coordinating commercial assignments, managing log changes, and communicating with agencies and stations regarding missing materials or preemptions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of agency commercial instruction terminology and the WideOrbit Traffic System, along with proficiency in MS Office. This is an onsite position offering competitive pay, training, and benefits.

Great Location! Great Company! Great Job! Are you looking to join one of the nation’s most diversified media, information, and technology companies? One that offers a continuous learning environment, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional benefits? Then industry leader Hearst Television may be your perfect fit.

Located in beautiful Charlotte, our Ad Operations unit has a unique opening for a Continuity Specialist. Based at our state-of-the-art Hub, this position supports Hearst Television’s 32 stations across the country. The Continuity Specialist is responsible for assigned stations’ (based on market and time zone) primary and digital channels commercial copy.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include the maintenance, assignment, and processing of traffic instruction files from agencies and advertisers.

  • Receive all traffic instructions (original and revisions) from station clients
  • Interpret commercial copy and agency instructions
  • Search all station orders for applicable instructions received
  • Coordinate commercial house number assignment and commercial disposition with Content Distribution Specialists
  • Build instruction/rotation sets for assignment in WideOrbit and assign instruction sets to applicable orders
  • Work with Content Distribution Specialists on coordination of all received materials
  • Review and issue commercial copy log changes as necessary
  • Review “Missing Instruction” report and communicate to agency and station personnel regarding missing commercial instructions and material
  • Communicate to agency and station personnel regarding commercial acceptance
  • Coordinate with Station Specialist movement or preemption of spots for missing material
  • Maintain electronic files of all commercial copy instructions
  • Station contact for all non-local commercial instruction

    • Qualifications Requirements:

  • Knowledge of agency commercial instruction terminology preferred
  • Working knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System preferred
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
  • Onsite attendance is required

    • Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive pay - commensurate with experience
  • Extensive training program
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities

    • Values in Action

    At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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