Specialist, Inventory Control

Scripps • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented with a passion for maximizing advertising opportunities? Scripps Networks is seeking a skilled Specialist, Inventory Control to join our team and play a crucial role in inventory planning and commercial scheduling. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to support multiple stations while ensuring optimal advertising placement and revenue generation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 - 3 years related experience required
• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner
• Must be adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus on new priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be team oriented and have had past successful experience working in a team environment
• Must have good organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous broadcast TV experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and allocates available commercial inventory
• Maximizes billing opportunities by evaluating sold and scheduled inventory and adjusting commercial placement
• Releases ad logs to station or network
• Checks orders for incorrect inventory codes, break codes, etc.
• Processes orders
• Handles clearing orders and working displaced spots for multiple stations or networks
• Assists with scheduling programming, as needed
• Works on broadcast traffic systems in entering information necessary for commercial matter on logs
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees