Traffic Manager and Underwriting Assistant
Job Type: Full-time exempt
General Functions
The Traffic Manager and Underwriting Assistant plays a critical role at Radio Milwaukee, working closely with the programming and underwriting teams. This individual ensures the correct scheduling of programs, promotions, affiliate spots and underwriting while also helping manage trade agreements. They also collaborate with the underwriting team to draft accurate on-air copy and ensure compliance with all client contracts, including spot banks and giveaways.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed appropriate.
- Work with the Sales Team to ensure the correct scheduling of programs, promotions, affiliate spots and underwriting
- Assist in managing trade agreements
- Collaborate with the underwriting team in drafting error-free copy that will air daily in a timely manner
- Assist Sales Team and ensure compliance with all client contracts including spot banks and giveaways
- Manage billings and receivables to achieve annual revenue goals
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience with Marketron Traffic software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Coachable and motivated self-starter
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of FCC guidelines and public-radio compliance requirements
- Appreciation for music, especially the eclectic playlists of Radio Milwaukee’s stations
- Prior experience in traffic management or underwriting preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to meet the demands.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach or grasp with hands and arms, including overhead and from floor to waist; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop or kneel; and lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to read from a computer or electronic device, and the vision required to operate a motor vehicle.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to meet the requirements.
Our Walker’s Point home is a creative environment that includes a full kitchen, green roof/deck and performance space. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. We are currently operating on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of four days per week in the office.
Benefits at Radio Milwaukee
We know that working for a dynamic organization deserves rest and balance. Here are a few of our excellent benefits (available after a standard introductory period):
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Sick and personal paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision
- Matching 401(k)
In addition, we regularly host live music performances in our community space, giving you the opportunity to take a break and check out national touring artists perform for our members.
To Apply
Send a cover letter, references, resume, salary requirements and audio samples to jobs@radiomilwaukee.org by Aug. 23, 2024. No phone calls please.
Radio Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.