Continuity Manager

TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) is searching for a highly motivated individual to lead a team of continuity coordinators dedicated to providing exceptional service to TEGNA stations, clients, and stakeholders. This team is responsible for managing and entering commercial copy for local and national orders across all TEGNA stations. The ideal candidate must be extremely detailed, possess outstanding organizational skills, and be able to problem-solve under tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical for success in this role. This position reports directly to the Director of Continuity and can be based in any TEGNA market.

Responsibilities:
•    Supervise a team responsible for the entry of linear commercial instructions for orders with high level of accuracy while providing exceptional customer service to clients, agencies and TEGNA stakeholders
•    Assist in confirming commercial copy from all delivery systems, FTP, and outside sources
•    Retrieve necessary information regarding traffic instructions and materials, view materials for quality control, and ensure material locations (in the material server and in WideOrbit) are up-to-date and accurate
•    Process same-day playlist changes if necessary and ensure all documentation is accurate
•    In coordination with the TEGNA Streaming Center (TSC), create accurate and standardized purge lists and purge materials for all TEGNA stations.
•    Implement and manage compliance with standard operating procedures for material entry, assigning traffic instructions and other items related to copy
•    Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
•    Coordinate communication between the TEGNA Streaming Center (TSC), TCO, and local stations to meet daily log deadlines
•    Supervise team performance by training and coaching direct reports while offering guidance and support
•    Allocate national house numbers using a shared prefix
•    Provide back-up for the designated team when necessary
•    Verify copy allocation of team members for accuracy


Requirements:
•    Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred)
•    Minimum 5 years of copy, traffic, sales support or engineering/master control experience in broadcast, cable or radio
•    Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure
•    Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills are a must
•    Ability to effectively solve problems with sense of urgency
•    Creative and able to adapt quickly to change
•    Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management
•    Proficient with computer software/applications, including Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
•    WideOrbit traffic system knowledge (required)





About TEGNA:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a media company innovating in the digital age. Our purpose is to serve the greater good of our communities - through empowering stories, impactful investigations and innovative marketing services.
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 62 television stations (including those serviced by TEGNA) and four radio stations in 51 markets from coast to coast. We are the largest owner of Big Four affiliates in the top 25 markets and reach 41.7 million television households, or 39 percent of all TV households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults across our digital platforms. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA stations have over 31 million social followers.
TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks, Justice Network and Quest, which offer unique ad-supported programming. Justice Network is focused on the popular true-crime, mystery and investigation genre, while Quest features factual-entertainment programs such as science, history, and adventure-reality series.
TEGNA also provides local and national partners custom, targeted and innovative campaigns through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service.
In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.