Advertising Traffic Coordinator

Robert Half is partnering with a global technology and streaming leader to identify an Ad Traffic Coordinator to support live sports and live event advertising operations. This role sits within a high-volume traffic operations team and is responsible for the tactical execution, scheduling, and delivery of advertising during live broadcasts and streaming events across global markets.

This is a highly operational role focused on real-time execution and accuracy. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced live environments and brings a strong understanding of broadcast or streaming platforms—along with a genuine passion for sports.

Location: Hybrid – Denver, CO

Contract Duration: 4-month contract

Employment Type: W2 contract

Pay Rate: $38-40/hour

There are 2 different schedule options for this role:

Shift Option 1:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• In office during core business hours (12:00PM - 5:00 PM)
• Remote work permitted outside of those hours

Shift Option 2:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• In office time during initial ramp-up/training (approximately 4:00–6:00 PM or 4:00–7:00 PM), decreasing over time and becoming as needed
• Remote work permitted outside of those hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, manage, and maintain commercial ad schedules for live sports and live events
• Execute ad trafficking to ensure advertising is scheduled, loaded, and delivered accurately during live broadcasts
• Use WideOrbit to manage and traffic advertising inventory (team will later transition to an internal system)
• Monitor live events and troubleshoot issues in real time to ensure seamless ad delivery
• Maintain system organization, data accuracy, and operational workflows
• Partner with internal traffic and operations teams to support global live programming
• Support system maintenance and continuous process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on ad trafficking experience
• WideOrbit experience required
• Strong Excel skills required (tracking, schedules, reporting)
• Experience supporting live events or live sports programming
• Broadcast television or streaming platform industry knowledge strongly preferred
• High attention to detail with the ability to perform under live, time-sensitive conditions
• Demonstrated understanding of and passion for sports
• Flexibility to work evening shifts aligned with live programming schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (nice to have)
• Experience working in live sports, live events, or real-time broadcast operations
• Exposure to system transitions from third-party tools to internal platforms

Additional Notes:

• This team owns ad trafficking for live sports and live events
• Role is execution-focused and operational (no marketing responsibilities)
• Onsite presence in Denver, CO is required. Please see schedule options.