# Broadcast Inventory Specialist

**Company**: TEGNA Inc.
**Location**: Any TEGNA Station Location
**Salary**: $19.23-$21.63 USD
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Media

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## Description

The TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) team is seeking a talented and motivated Broadcast Inventory Specialist to join their team.

As a Broadcast Inventory Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maximizing revenue for a television station by carefully considering spot placement and program formatting. You will work closely with various departments, including sales, marketing, promotions, programming, news, and engineering, to create an on-air product that generates positive results for both stations and clients.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing commercial inventory using WideOrbit Traffic software

- Accurately preempting or placing spots on the broadcast log

- Meeting daily log finalization deadlines and clearing oversold inventory 13 weeks out

- Understanding and following spot placement guidelines to ensure client specifications are met

- Verifying the broadcast log is maximized for revenue and meets product and advertiser separation requirements

- Collaborating with TCO and station teammates to identify and communicate revenue opportunities to the sales team

- Processing sales orders and assisting the sales team with accurate order entry

Requirements:

- High school diploma required; undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred

- Broadcasting, cable, or radio traffic or sales support experience preferred

- WideOrbit traffic system knowledge preferred

- Proficient with computer software/applications, including Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

- Desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

- 401(k) program with company match

- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

- Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions

Salary Range: $19.23-$21.63 USD

## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Office
- WideOrbit Traffic software
- attention to detail
- organizational skills

### Nice to have
- broadcasting experience
- cable or radio traffic experience
- sales support experience
- WideOrbit traffic system knowledge

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