WOIO Channel 19 – Cleveland
Apply by: November 24, 2023
Job Description
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
WOIO TV CBS 19, the CW 43 and WTCL Telemundo Cleveland are the affiliates serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The stations that are “First, Fair, and Everywhere”, producing over 70 hours of news on a weekly basis. We are the market’s leader with our First Alert Weather – having won the most accurate weather in Cleveland for over 19 years! We carry Browns Football, NFL, March Madness, NCAA BB, NCAA FB, the PGA, LIV Golf, World Cup Soccer and the number one network in the nation with CBS on WOIO. We are proud to be one of the highest rated CW affiliates in the country with WUAB. WTCL -Telemundo Cleveland is the first local affiliate, broadcasting 2 daily newscasts in Spanish. Our digital products offer top rated weather, news, and multiple digital products to reach quality customers. We also produce original content with our OTT offerings to the Greater Cleveland communities.
Job Summary/Description:
WOIO is seeking a Traffic Coordinator. As station traffic coordinator, your responsibilities require you to schedule commercials, on-air promotions, and programming so that the TV transmission has continuity.
Organize all content for television/digital broadcasts, coordinate and schedule commercials, on-air promos and programming, enter electronic orders submitted from corporate, and communicate with station’s sales team to ensure ads get placed in the requested time slot. Station liaison in log creation with regional hub that show when commercials aired throughout the broadcast. Complete an accurate entry of information into the media assets broadcast system. Responsible for checking and scheduling all production materials and content to ensure a seamless broadcast.
Please note – the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Ability to work at a fast pace, under pressure, and meet deadlines. Previous experience is preferred but not required. Work independently, organize work, and coordinate with others. Must be able to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects at the same time. Understanding of digital media. Attention to detail and accuracy is vital.
Education Required
• High School or better.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, we encourage you to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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WOIO/WUAB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.