About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KPTV:

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary/Description:

The Traffic Assistant at KPTV will be responsible for inputting local copy instructions and maintaining the accuracy of the station's master logs. Will also assist the sales team as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working future inventory managing oversell for high value programming
• Maintaining the accuracy of the station's master logs
• Edit rough logs by checking program accuracy, late additions, break times & advertiser competition
• Input copy & liners
• Maintain traffic instruction files
• Run dub lists & filing
• Answer sales team questions regarding orders, billing and/or copy
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned/requested by sales management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail & organizational skills
• Excellent data entry skills
• Solid time management skills with ability to multi-task, continually prioritize & meet tight deadlines
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Previous traffic software experience preferred

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Education

• High School or better