Traffic Manager - OSG

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment|Centennial, CO|Contract|Mid-Senior level

Job Title: Traffic Manager - OSG

Department: Traffic

Business Unit: KSE Media

Reports To: SVP, GM Operations & Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried - Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN, KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Nature Of Work

The Traffic Manager will be responsible for the management of the OSG traffic team that produces daily commercial logs. This position will ensure that all inventory is managed in accordance with network requirements. The traffic manager will also be tasked with evaluating traffic workflows and procedures for all OSG Networks and change processes to implement best practices where necessary. This position will work closely with sales, programming, accounting, and the promo group. Additionally, the traffic manager will be expected to train and supervise members of the OSG Traffic team. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and ability to work with constantly changing environments.

Examples Of Work Performed

  • Supervise workflow, create and delegate job assignments and assume final responsibility for log quality control
  • Manage all commercial continuity processes and assist with traffic instructions and materials if necessary
  • Manage traffic deadlines for broadcast deliverables. Maintain these schedules in cooperation with ad sales, programming, media team and promo team to ensure materials are delivered on time.
  • Builds and cast out formats as necessary
  • Assist with dub and purge lists for all OSG Networks as necessary
  • Troubleshoot any traffic issues that may arise with operations, sales, etc.
  • Assist with producer communication, splits, deadlines, continuity, and protected categories
  • Manage CRTC reconciliation and work with programming on CRTC reporting
  • Communicate and troubleshoot issues that may arise with Nextologies
  • Oversee the flow of projects through the traffic department
  • Multi-task on various projects
  • Collaborate with sales management to maximize all avails and trouble shoot any contract or traffic issues
  • Provide regular feedback to sales management as to system efficiencies
  • Establish strong professional partnerships with the media sales, operations, programming, and accounting.
  • Work closely with Wide Orbit team to resolve issues, provide feedback, and complete any additional training necessary to improve proficiency
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends as they relate to ad ops/trafficking
  • On call to manage any last-minute issues that may arise with traffic responsibilities

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

  • Typical Office Conditions

Qualifications

  • Minimum
    • BS/BA degree in field or related field
    • 10+ years’ experience in field
    • Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Preferred
    • Understanding and experience with CRTC rules and reporting
    • Understanding and experience with Time Buy producer revenue
    • Understanding and experience with inputting WO orders and deals
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of staff
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments
  • Ability to manage a traffic team for all OSG networks
  • Ability to work with OSG producers, programming and ad sales
  • Knowledge & understanding of all OSG departments and how each task affects all departments.

Compensation

  • Base salary range $64,000-$69,000 per year
  • Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Benefits Include

  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
  • 401K plan/Employer Match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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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Recruitment Difficulty Analysis

Key challenge: The role demands a rare mix of 10+ years in broadcast traffic management, multi-network leadership, and regulatory knowledge (CRTC) within a sports/media environment. The Denver metro location and a modest salary for senior traffic leadership further shrink the candidate pool, making proactive sourcing essential.

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Recommended Boolean query:
(Traffic Manager OR Traffic Supervisor) AND (Broadcast OR Broadcasting OR Media OR Sports) AND (Denver OR Colorado OR Centennial)(WideOrbit OR Nextologies) AND (log OR logs OR continuity OR inventory) AND (ad sales OR advertising) AND (CRTC OR reconciliation OR reporting)(Senior OR Lead) AND (Traffic Manager OR Traffic Supervisor OR Traffic Coordinator) AND (Broadcast OR Media OR Sports) AND (Kroenke OR KSE OR OSG OR advertising)

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Job Titles to Search
Traffic ManagerTraffic SupervisorTraffic CoordinatorBroadcast Traffic ManagerAd Operations ManagerMedia Operations Manager
Key Skills
WideOrbitNextologiesTraffic SchedulingLog ManagementAd Sales CoordinationCRTC ReportingReconciliationProject LeadershipVendor Collaboration
Location Radius
Target candidates in the Denver metro area (Centennial, Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs) and within a 60-90 mile radius; be open to nationwide candidates willing to relocate to Denver for the role.
Experience Level
10+ years Prioritize candidates who have led a traffic team for multiple networks, with hands-on experience in WideOrbit and Nextologies, and familiarity with regulatory reporting and Time Buy processes.

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