Continuity/Traffic Manager 

How did you get your current job?
Referral from a friend who worked here.

What was the application process?
Submitted a resume by e-mail

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had a screening interview by phone, then an interview with my current boss.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
He asked about my previous jobs, management experience and my general history in media.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. I wasn’t rushed to know everything overnight. There was room for growth which was very nice.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes. I trained on our traffic system. Spent time with each person in my department to learn about what they do and I also spent a lot of time with engineering to learn how we sent audio into the field (as we are a network).

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
No. My classes were very textbook, but didn’t prepare me for real work in the industry.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Absolutely! It was invaluable. I was able to truly see the layout of my industry. It helped me decide the direction I wanted to take my career.

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Starting out in media is very difficult, it is something you have to have the time and financial resources to commit too. My job is very specific to the industry so you do need to have a good knowledge of how broadcasting works. I worked in media for close to ten years before getting this job and even I had to train for it. I would start out as an administrative assistant in broadcasting and ask a lot of questions to the traffic department to learn about the position. Learn everything you can about broadcasting, it all ties into traffic.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They need to have excellent organizational skills, computer skills, and be an excellent problem solver. The job requires putting a puzzle together every single day, so enjoying a challenge is a plus. Being a multi-tasker and having good social skills is also important. You are working with people who make deals with a clients on a regular basis so it can get demanding. Be able to roll with the punches.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You don’t need a degree for my job, but I would recommend some college, broadcasting classes and general ed.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be patient. Earning a good salary in broadcasting isn’t going to happen overnight. I would highly recommend an internship while in college before entering this field to decide it’s what you want. It’s very rewarding, but does take a while to solidfy a career as the industry can be volatile.