Traffic Coordinator, Ad Sales (Wide Orbit)

Duration: 6 months with opportunity to convert to permanent employee status based upon performance

Work Week: 40 hours

Position Summary:

Sirius XM, the broadcast leader providing music across all genres, live play-by-play sports, the biggest names in news and talk, is looking to hire talented members for our Traffic Department. The Traffic team focuses on flawless execution of copy for our News-Talk/Entertainment and Sports Channels, from tracking commercial scripts, ensuring all copy/creative is received and input into our Wide Orbit database and automated systems in a timely manner, and working closely with the ad sales team, and our valuable clients. The Traffic coordinator will proactively interface with agencies/clients in obtaining copy and instructions for scheduled sales orders. The Traffic coordinator will also edit all logs while working closely with Programming and Broadcast Operations to ensure best placement of spots and to support the business’s HIGH VOLUME and fast-paced team. If you are going to work in Traffic, why not Traffic with one of the fastest growing ad sales business in media! Join our winning team!

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, Stitcher, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Traffic Coordinator is an integral part of the SXM Traffic department as they must be able to multi-task and ensue the correct content and quality is heard by our listeners. The candidate must work within company guidelines while following the procedures put in place to maximize revenue.

What you’ll do:

• Assist Traffic Supervisors with other activities, as assigned, and serve as a back-up.
• Review and assess any ad sales creative issues that affect tracking, successful execution, reporting and downstream billing.
• Work closely with the Ad Sales Account Executives to ensure that copy is meeting the expectation of the client and missing copy is received in a timely manner.
• Must be flexible to accommodate last minute business, as well as blackout vacation periods.
• One hundred percent accountable to ensure logs are formatted and commercials are scheduled properly and that all logs have been loaded into automation system.
• Provide unsurpassed customer service.
• Liaise among sales department, engineering operations, programming and commercial production departments.

What you’ll need:

• 2+ years of traffic experience or equivalent, relevant experience.
• BA in Communications or business preferred or equivalent experience.
• Wide Orbit
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Good public speaking and presentation skills.Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Creative writing ability.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the hourly rate for this position to be in the range of $25 to $60 per hour and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.