Analyst, Linear Sports Inventory

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

NBC - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Inventory Analyst at NBCUniversal is responsible for tracking and reporting on commercial inventory across various sports and media channels. This role involves coordinating internal sales processes, supporting the Ad Sales Strategic Planning Group, and managing the effects of programming and deal changes. The analyst will work closely with multiple departments to maintain and manage reports, ensuring effective communication and problem resolution within the team.

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 sync between 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.
• Conduct project-based work to support department Directors and SVP as needed.
• Participate in routine meetings with Manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory.
• Stay updated on industry news to enhance knowledge of Ad Sales and 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance