Analyst, Sports Inventory

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; New York; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal in New York is seeking an Inventory Analyst to track media inventory and coordinate internal sales processes with Sales ASR and Sales Planners, supporting the Ad Sales Strategic Planning Group.

You will work with Planning, Operations and Marketing to ensure deals are reflected in NBC's systems, generate routine and ad hoc reports, and contribute to process improvements in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year Sales Planner OR 2+ years of Sales Assistant experience in media ad sales – Sports experience is a plus.
• Expert understanding of Media Math.
• Strong 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 be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on media inventory across NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo and Universo.
• Assist Inventory Managers with maximizing revenue through inventory utilization.
• Manage effects of programming changes and shifts through systems approval queue.
• Create and maintain selling names and syncing between logs and sales plan building system.
• Interact with multiple teams - Account Services, Account Management, Sales, Planning, Operations, Marketing and Programming.
• Ensure that all deals that are guaranteed together are reflected within NBC’s systems.
• Maintain and manage reports for Sales and Planning on a routine and ad hoc basis.
• Project-based work to support department Directors and VP.
• Attend routine meetings with Manager to discuss issues and forecast inventory.
• Keep abreast of industry news via trades to understand Ad Sales and relevant sports properties.

Skills

Media inventory tracking

Sales coordination

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 75,000 - yearly

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Inventory Analyst will be responsible for tracking commercial inventory, coordinating internal sales processes with Sales ASR & Sales Planners and work closely with Planning in supporting the Ad Sales Strategic Planning Group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Track and report on media inventory across NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo and Universo. Sports could include Golf, NBA, B1G & ND Football, College Basketball, NASCAR, Premier League, US Soccer, Chivas, as well as other Tentpole Sports (Olympics, World Cup, etc).
• Assist Inventory Managers with strategically maximizing revenue through inventory utilization including evaluating linear stewardship
• Manage effects of programming changes, including deal changes and shifts through systems approval queue
• Create and maintain selling names and syncing b/t logs and sales plan building system
• Interact and communicate effectively with multiple teams - Account Services, Account Management, Sales, Planning, Operations, Marketing and Programming departments
• Ensure that all deals that are guaranteed together are reflected accordingly within NBC’s systems
• 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ year Sales Planner OR 2+ years of Sales Assistant experience in media ad sales – Sports experience is a plus
• Expert understanding of Media Math
• Strong 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 be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• 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)
• 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 (Customer Service Oriented)
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment

Additional Requirements

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].