Broadcast Traffic Assistant

Dougall Media, Thunder Bay's only locally owned broadcast and multimedia company, has an opening within our Radio Traffic Department for a Radio Traffic Assistant.

Do you enjoy staying organized, working with deadlines, and ensuring that details are accurate? Are you someone who enjoys coordinating tasks, working with different teams, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Can you imagine working in a respectful and diverse environment where your ideas and contributions are recognized and valued? Dougall Media provides a supportive and inclusive corporate culture where innovation, collaboration, and professional development are encouraged.

The Radio Traffic Assistant plays an important role in the day-to-day operations of Dougall Media's Radio Traffic Department. This position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling commercial advertisements, promotional announcements, sponsorships, and other broadcast materials. Working closely with the Sales, Programming, and Creative teams, the successful candidate helps ensure that advertising commitments are accurately scheduled, broadcast logs are maintained, and commercials air as contracted and on time.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and maintain daily commercial logs for radio broadcasts.
• Schedule advertisements, promotions, and public service announcements according to client contracts. As well as local, national, regional/trade bookings.
• Coordinate with the Sales, Programming, Copy Coordinator and Creative departments to ensure all advertising materials are received and scheduled correctly.
• Enter and update commercial orders in traffic management software SDS.
• Verify the accuracy of broadcast schedules and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Monitor inventory of available commercial airtime.
• Generate reports for sales teams and advertisers.
• Communicate with account executives regarding scheduling changes or missing materials.
• Ensure all commercials air as contracted and maintain compliance with broadcasting standards.
• Archive traffic logs and maintain accurate records for billing and auditing purposes.
• Assist with billing reconciliation.
• Record & update sponsorship calendars
• Back up to Radio and TV Copy Coordinators as well as TV Traffic Assistan
• Availability for afterhours work as required
• Extra duties as required, especially those that support the organization’s stated Goals and Objectives as well as requirements of the TV Traffic Department.

Requirements for this position:

• Diploma or degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in radio broadcasting, media traffic, scheduling, or administrative support is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software (Knowledge of SDS would be an asset).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of radio broadcasting operations and advertising processes.

Dougall Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dougall Media is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should an applicant require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 346-2569.

We thank you for your interest in working with Dougall Media; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

If interested, please click Apply, where you can submit your resume and cover letter to begin the application process. Start your career with Dougall Media today!