Analyst, Sports Inventory

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

6d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst tracks commercial media inventory across NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo, and Universo, and coordinates internal sales processes with Sales ASR, Sales Planners, and Planning in support of the Ad Sales Strategic Planning Group. The position covers sports properties such as Golf, NBA, B1G and ND Football, College Basketball, NASCAR, Premier League, US Soccer, Chivas, and other tentpole sports, including the Olympics and World Cup. The analyst supports inventory managers in maximizing revenue through inventory utilization, including evaluating linear stewardship; manages the effects of programming changes and deal shifts through systems approval queues; and maintains selling names and synchronization between logs and sales-plan-building systems. The role works with Account Services, Account Management, Sales, Planning, Operations, Marketing, and Programming, and ensures deals guaranteed together are reflected correctly in NBC systems. The role maintains routine and ad hoc reports for Sales and Planning, undertakes project-based systems and process improvement work as needed, and meets routinely with a manager to discuss issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory. The analyst is expected to follow industry trade news to build knowledge of advertising sales and relevant sports properties. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of four days per week in the office, and is based in New York, NY.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of Sales Planner experience or at least 2 years of Sales Assistant experience in media advertising sales.
Expert understanding of Media Math.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Willingness to travel and work overtime and weekends with short notice.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older.
Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Sports experience.
Prior experience in Sales, Planning, or Commercial Operations and a career interest in Strategic Planning.
Excellent computer skills, demonstrated analytical ability, and organizational and project management skills.
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of On-Air.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with all organizational levels, with a customer-service-oriented approach.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment.

Responsibilities

Track and report on media inventory across NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo, and Universo, including sports properties.
Assist Inventory Managers in maximizing revenue through inventory utilization, including evaluating linear stewardship.
Manage the effects of programming changes, including deal changes and shifts through the systems approval queue.
Create and maintain selling names and synchronize logs with the sales plan-building system.
Communicate and coordinate with Account Services, Account Management, Sales, Planning, Operations, Marketing, and Programming.
Ensure deals that are guaranteed together are reflected accordingly in NBC systems.
Maintain routine and ad hoc reports for Sales and Planning.
Perform project-based systems and process improvement work as needed to support department Directors and VP.
Meet routinely with the manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory.
Follow industry trades to strengthen knowledge of Ad Sales, the industry, and relevant sports properties.