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Traffic Copy Editor, WFTS, Tampa, FL - Hybrid

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Are you detail-oriented with a passion for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? WFTS, Tampa Bay's ABC Action News, is seeking a Traffic Assistant to join our dynamic team! In this essential role, you'll be the backbone of our advertising operations, working closely with account executives, sales management, clients, and agencies to ensure seamless commercial scheduling and traffic management. Your precision and organizational skills will directly contribute to our station's success and revenue generation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Secure and enter advertising traffic instructions for advertisers
• Enter copy information using ad management traffic software
• Maintain instruction files, tape library, and various other traffic functions
• Work closely with account executives and traffic management, clients and agencies
• Act as back-up to traffic log editor as needed. This includes ensuring that the traffic is scheduled in the appropriate time slot and that the engineering department has the information needed
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year minimum related experience preferred
• Previous broadcast experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) desirable

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner
• Adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus in fast-paced, high‑pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented and experienced in working in a team environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Strong problem‑solving skills

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

Tampa Bay is a vibrant metropolitan area that perfectly blends urban sophistication with coastal charm. As Florida's third-largest city, Tampa offers world‑class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions, including the historic Ybor City district, the Tampa Riverwalk, and the Florida Aquarium. The city is home to professional sports teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays, providing year‑round excitement for sports enthusiasts. The Tampa Bay area boasts beautiful beaches just minutes away, including Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach, consistently ranked among America's best. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and beach volleyball are always in season. The region's growing tech scene, diverse neighborhoods, and no state income tax make it an attractive place to build both your career and your life in the heart of the Sunshine State.

EEO Statement

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.