Analyst, Sports Inventory

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst tracks commercial media inventory and coordinates internal sales processes with Sales ASR, Sales Planners, and Planning in support of the Ad Sales Strategic Planning Group. The role covers inventory across NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo, and Universo, including sports properties such as golf, NBA, B1G and Notre Dame football, college basketball, NASCAR, Premier League, U.S. Soccer, Chivas, and tentpole events such as the Olympics and World Cup. The analyst supports inventory utilization and revenue maximization, manages the effects of programming and deal changes, maintains sales and inventory systems, and provides routine and ad hoc reporting to Sales and Planning. The role also involves regular coordination across internal departments and project-based systems and process improvement work. The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule requiring work from the office at least four days per week. Candidates must be willing to travel and work overtime and weekends on short notice.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of Sales Planner experience or 2 or more years of Sales Assistant experience in media ad sales.
Expert understanding of media math.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
Willingness to travel and work overtime and weekends on 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.

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 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 orientation.
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 programming and tentpole events.
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.
Coordinate and communicate with Account Services, Account Management, Sales, Planning, Operations, Marketing, and Programming departments.
Ensure deals that are guaranteed together are reflected accordingly in NBC's systems.
Maintain and manage routine and ad hoc reports for Sales and Planning.
Perform project-based systems and process improvement work to support department Directors and the VP.
Meet routinely with the Manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory.
Follow industry news through trade publications to strengthen knowledge of Ad Sales and relevant sports properties.