Network Traffic Lead

This is a Full Time Job

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Network Traffic Lead to join our team! You will be responsible for commercials scheduled to achieve competitive separation on product and advertiser level; receive equitable rotation, and deliver per client guidelines inclusive of pod positioning, program restrictions, separation, and mix. Work with S&P on competitive issues, creative restrictions, kid-vid compliance, and provide reports as requested per team. As well as build and run program/traffic formats in accordance with the P&I/Programming/Media Planning team’s agreed-upon capacities.

• Provide the Broadcast center with final logs including all elements (programming/commercials/promo’s/graphics). Requires confirmation from the Broadcast center that the file was received in full and times out prior to signing off for the day
• Collaborate with P&I, Sales, and Programming to strategically schedule weekly inventory
• Update Sales on potential clearance issues and send pre-empted bin reports daily
• Provide feedback when capacities do not match grids and work with all teams to update accordingly
• Update post log data for billing in recon
• Ensure live linear addressable air within their windows inclusive of live, day-of changes
• Perform quality control checks on logs to avoid scheduling conflicts
• Serve as a point of contact for after-hour issues and implement urgent changes as needed (in accordance with management)
• Complete Afterburner and ADO optimization for all logs
• Responsible for all the above items for 2 â€'' 3 Paramount/BET property networks
• Expected to have an in-depth knowledge of all Paramount/BET property networks due to fluid coverage/network responsibility

Basic Qualifications

• 3 â€'' 5 years of media experience
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Experience with Wide Orbit preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Program Tracking System & E-log experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, work ethic, and excellent judgment
• Results-oriented and able to balance multiple assignments at a time in a fast-paced environment
• Dedicated customer service skills

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