Traffic Director, CNBC

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

CNBC INTERNATIONAL
CNBC is the world’s No. 1 business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.
CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.
With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.
Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.

The Traffic Director is responsible for the global leadership of all Traffic Operations functions, both Linear and Digital, managing all sales supports and operational functions related to booking, scheduling, invoicing and inventory. The successful candidate will lead a team of Traffic Managers and Execs, across London and Singapore which will report directly into the Traffic Director role.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has detailed experience with both Linear and Digital advertising, in managing people and schedules, excels at troubleshooting problems, and coordinating multiple activities at the same time would be well suited for this position in CNBC International.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
LINEAR

• Liaise with global Advertising Sales and Client Services teams on advertising contracts, campaign requirements, spot rates, airtime availability, budgets, billing instructions and commercial delivery commitments.
• Prepare for potential system migrations and lead the process.
• Oversee the accurate and timely booking of Paid, Barter and Sponsorship campaigns within the Linear Traffic system (Mydas), ensuring all bookings align with agreed commercial terms and operational requirements.
• Manage the preparation, accuracy and delivery of daily commercial transmission logs across CNBC International's UK, Europe, Middle East and Latin America feeds, ensuring all advertising is scheduled in accordance with contractual obligations and broadcast requirements.
• Own the commercial clearance process for all Linear advertising materials, ensuring creative assets meet relevant regulatory, technical and broadcast standards prior to transmission.
• Work closely with Programming, Presentation and other internal stakeholders to manage schedule imports, programme changes, commercial break structures and last-minute amendments, minimising disruption to advertising delivery.
• Oversee the identification, reconciliation and rebooking of missed or dropped advertising spots, ensuring contractual commitments are fulfilled and potential revenue loss is minimised.
• Manage airtime inventory, time-change structures, sell-out analysis and bespoke commercial reporting, providing accurate availability and utilisation insights to support Sales and revenue optimisation.
• Oversee monthly post-transmission reconciliation, validating actual advertising delivery against booked orders and reviewing Finance-generated invoices to ensure billing accuracy and revenue integrity.
• Lead the onboarding and training of new users within Mydas, maintaining consistent operational processes, data accuracy and best practices across the Commercial Traffic function.

DIGITAL

• Work with Digital Traffic Manager to oversee end-to-end digital advertising operations, ensuring campaigns are accurately booked, trafficked, launched, monitored and delivered against client commitments across all digital platforms.
• Act as the subject-matter expert for Operative One, Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel, ensuring system accuracy, effective workflows, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Manage, coach and develop the Commercial Traffic team, overseeing workload allocation, performance, training and operational standards across Digital and Linear responsibilities.
• Lead the operational delivery of digital sponsorships and bespoke campaigns, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure all contracted elements are delivered successfully.
• Provide operational reporting and commercial insights to senior leadership, covering campaign performance, revenue, inventory utilisation, delivery risks and key operational KPIs.
• Act as the senior escalation point and key stakeholder contact for Sales, Account Services, Finance, Product and Technology, resolving complex operational issues and driving process improvements.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Lead, coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous professional development, while empowering individuals to achieve their objectives and reach their full potential.
• Set clear expectations, responsibilities and performance standards, delegating effectively and ensuring accountability through regular feedback, open communication and ongoing support.
• Build a positive, inclusive and high-performing team environment that encourages collaboration, mutual respect, constructive challenge and the sharing of ideas, while promoting effective conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Lead the team through Versant's performance management processes, establishing measurable objectives, conducting regular performance reviews and supporting individual development and career progression.
• Recognise and reward strong performance, provide constructive feedback and address performance or conduct concerns promptly and fairly, working in partnership with Human Resources where appropriate.
• Oversee team capacity, workload distribution and operational priorities, ensuring appropriate resources, training and support are in place to maintain service levels and meet business objectives.
• Identify skills gaps and development opportunities, promote cross-training and knowledge sharing, and build team resilience through effective succession planning and employee development.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Linear and Digital Advertising Operations, with a comprehensive understanding of commercial traffic, campaign management, advertising technology and broadcast workflows.
• Proven experience working within a global media organisation, preferably within a live news or broadcast environment, with an understanding of the complexities of operating across multiple markets, regions and time zones.
• Demonstrable experience in recruiting, building, leading and developing high-performing teams across international locations, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, supportive leadership approach.
• Strong forward-planning capabilities, with the ability to anticipate operational challenges, identify potential risks and implement proactive solutions to maintain business continuity and prevent disruption.
• Thorough understanding of the end-to-end advertising sales process, including campaign booking, trafficking, inventory management, delivery, optimisation, reconciliation and billing across Linear and Digital platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial traffic and advertising technology platforms, particularly Mydas or suitable alternative, Operative One, Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive operational improvements.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex workflows and consistently deliver accurate results within demanding deadlines.
• Proven ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure, responding effectively to urgent operational challenges, resolving escalations and implementing practical solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex operational matters clearly, build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across different departments and seniority levels.
• A logical, analytical and commercially aware approach, with strong attention to detail and the ability to make informed decisions that protect revenue, improve efficiency and support wider business objectives.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to improving processes, developing team capabilities and fostering a positive, collaborative working environment.
• The right to work in the UK.
• The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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