Analyst, Sports Inventory

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Inventory Analyst will be primarily responsible for the processing of inventory-related requests for the NBC Sports properties. You will determine inventory availability and usage patterns, and coordinate with the Planning team within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Four year degree or equivalent experience
1+ year Sales Planner, Analyst, or DSR experience in media ad sales – Sports experience is a plus
Proven analytical problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Expert understanding of Media Math
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)
Knowledge of Operative.One or similar Order Mgmt. System, Freewheel, Google Ad Manager (GAM), or Nielsen DAR
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate/negotiate effectively with all levels within the organization (Customer Service Oriented)
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment

Responsibilities

Track and report on digital media inventory across Peacock and NBCSports digital properties – Sports include NFL, Golf, NBA, B1G & ND Football, College Basketball, NASCAR, Premier League, US Soccer, Chivas, as well as other Tentpole Sports (Olympics, World Cup, etc)
Forecasting and allocating Video and Display advertising inventory for NBCU Digital Portfolio across all platforms using several tools, including ad server forecasting (FreeWheel & Google Ad Manager)
Collaborate with National Sales Planners with on-request inventory avails, and final sign off on media plans, with emphasis on Demo Guaranteed and Advanced Audience Targeted buys
Manage effects of programming changes, campaign changes and shifts through systems approval queue
Work with Ops and Planning to optimize yield & provide input and solutions to address campaigns at risk
Liaise with numerous internal departments such as: Planning, Sales, Operations, Programming, Distribution, Products, Research, Data Insights and Marketing
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 VP
Routine meetings with Manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory
Assist with trainings/presentations for inventory, planning, or other teams we collaborate with
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