Commercial Administrator

This is a Full Time Job

FOX is looking for a Contract Administrator to join our team in Los Angles, CA. The Contract Administrator will ensure that commercials ordered on network air in accordance with agency instructions, verify receipt of commercial instructions and tapes, advise sales and agencies within established time parameters of any problems or missing commercial instructions or tapes, edit and prepare daily program and commercial logs within designated time frames, interface with On-air promo, Sales Administration, Operations departments as needed to complete logs, assist with any other Commercial Administration functions as directed by Management. Coordinate all information to accurately reflect all program schedules, formats and inventory, gather program scheduling and format information from Programming, Operations and/or On Air Presentation departments, enter into Traffic system and check to verify Ad Sales inventory and update system as changes received. Organizational skills are a must to meet daily copy deadlines.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare daily program/commercial logs for air
• Edit commercial placement in accordance with Sales directives
• Adjust log formats as necessary to insure correct log timing.
• Verify billboard and other added value placements as necessary
• Make needed adjustments to log automation elements
• Match up commercials ordered with instructions from agenciesVerify dates, products, and all other parameters as indicated
• Contact Agencies to request any missing instructions or tapes or resolve discrepancies
• Enter copy instructions accurately into Traffic system and use designated reports to verify accuracy
• Prepare daily delivery of tapes received to operational facility.
• Gather and enter programming and format information into Traffic system
• Check against scheduling and Sales information for accuracy
• Interface with Sales Coordination, Sales, Programming, On-air Promo, Operations as necessary to complete logs
• Reconcile and post logs after air.
• Any other Commercial Administration duties as assigned by Management

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• High school diploma
• Prior computer experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Communicate precise information clearly and accurately
• Basic, must be able to use calculator, timing calculator
• Experience with Windows-based software and database programs
• Make judgments within parameters as trained
• Balance multiple requirements and know when to bring an issue to Management's attention
• Spot discrepancies and problem-solve using reports and other tools as trained
• Ability to work within deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and manage large volume of work
• Maintain professional demeanor even while under pressure
• Well organized and able to prioritize and manage time well

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• College degree
• Prior Commercial Administration/Agency/Traffic experience
• Microsoft Excel experience

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $24.03-26.44 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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