Underwriting and Traffic Coordinator

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Posting Date: 08/25/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Classification Title: Admin Ops Specialist I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: The Underwriting and Traffic Coordinator manages underwriting sales and administration, revenue operations, content production, and traffic systems to support the delivery of underwriting and promotional messaging. This position also writes, records, and produces underwriting and public service announcements and manages program and traffic logs to ensure accurate scheduling and compliance. The coordinator collaborates with consultants, clients, business and station staff to support efficient station operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with an understanding of broadcast copy standards.
• Familiarity with FCC regulations related to underwriting and programming.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders and working collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to last-minute programming or schedule changes.
• Experience with traffic systems and basic accounting/invoicing practices.
• Audio production and voice talent experience.

Physical Demands: Work in standard office environment

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Revenue Administration and Collections

• Enter contracts and client details into traffic and billing system. Issue invoices and monitor payment activity.
• Coordinate with the division’s finance team to report billing activity, process sales commissions, and reconcile reports to ensure accurate revenue balances between UGA financial records and the station’s traffic billing system.
• Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up on delinquent payments as needed, and maintain records and documentation for collections.

Percentage of time: 35

Traffic and Program Log Management

• Coordinate the placement and scheduling of on-air spots, while maintaining and enforcing copy deadlines. Generate and oversee daily and weekly program and traffic logs to ensure accurate and timely scheduling of content.
• Reconcile discrepancies and maintain workflow integrity between programming and underwriting.
• Assist with management of weekly broadcast schedules, including responding to any programming changes, preemptions, or last-minute revisions.
• Monitor and maintain traffic software systems, including liaising with vendors and technical support to troubleshoot or improve functionality.
• Prepare and maintain reports for GPB and FCC as needed.

Percentage of time: 30

Underwriting Sales and Contract Administration

• Provides oversight and direction to the Underwriting Sales Consultant in the development and management of underwriting agreements and client relationships. Ensures contracts are properly maintained in the designated repository and that contract administration processes are followed.

Percentage of time: 15

Content Creation

• Write, edit, record, produce, and manage inventory for underwriting announcements, promotional spots, and public service announcements, ensuring all content complies with FCC guidelines.
• Maintain internal standards for copy quality, including grammar, timing, syllable count, name pronunciations, and functional URLs.

Percentage of time: 10

Other Duties and On-Air Support

• Serve as backup on-air host as needed and contribute to weekly feature recording and editing.
• Support annual giving campaigns, tabling opportunities, and fundraising events as assigned.
• Assist with special initiatives or projects as assigned.
• Attend meetings as required.

Percentage of time: 10

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Lara Dua Swartz

Recruitment Contact Email: lara.duaswartz@uga.edu

Organization

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Company info

Website: https://www.uga.edu/

Telephone: 706-542-3000

Location: 215 S. Jackson St., Athens, Georgia 30602, United States