Analyst, Linear Sports Inventory

About the position

The Inventory Analyst will be responsible for tracking commercial inventory, coordinating internal sales processes with Sales ASR & Sales Planners and work closely with Planning in supporting the Ad Sales Strategic Planning Group.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on media inventory across NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo and Universo.
• Assist Inventory Managers with deal maintenance related to stewardship/post-buys/MSAs.
• Manage effects of programming changes, deal changes and shifts through systems approval queue.
• Create and maintain selling names and syncing b/t logs and sales plan building system.
• Interact with Sales, Planning, Sales Operations, Marketing and Programming departments.
• Maintain and manage reports for Sales and Planning on a routine and ad hoc basis.
• On an as-needed basis, project-based work (systems and process improvement) to support department Directors and SVP.
• Routine meetings with Manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory.
• Keep abreast of industry news via trades to increase and strengthen knowledge of Ad Sales and get a general/broad understanding of industry, including relevant sports properties.

Requirements

• Four year degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year Sales Planner OR 2 years of sales assistant experience in media ad sales - Sports experience is a plus.
• Expert understanding of Media Math.
• Strong Analytical problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in Sales, Planning or Commercial Operations with a career interest in Strategic Planning.
• Excellent computer skills, demonstrated analytical ability and organizational/project management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (Intermediate Level).
• Working knowledge of On-Air.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate/negotiate effectively with all levels within the organization (Customer Service Oriented).
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A variety of other discounts and perks.