Deal Desk Media Planner — Scale Deals & Optimize Inventory

Genius Sports Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits plan

Job summary

Genius Sports Group is seeking a Media Planner to support the Deal Desk by handling inbound planning requests, building standardized and custom media packages, and maintaining inventory across Always-On and bespoke programs.

The role scales deal throughput, fosters speed-to-market, and improves revenue efficiency while aligning with commercial objectives and delivery expectations. Hybrid work model applies by location, with a competitive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in media planning or deal desk.
• Understanding of omnichannel media inventory and packaging fundamentals.
• Experience with planning tools, inventory trackers, and media calendars.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple requests.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; planning systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound deal requests from Sales, Account Management and Client Success teams
• Build Always-On and Custom media packages aligned to inventory availability, audience definitions, and commercial objectives
• Maintain and update the inventory calendar, ensuring accurate visibility into availability, flighting, and sell-through
• Support the standardization of packaging, pricing inputs, and planning workflows across media products
• Partner closely with commercial stakeholders to operationalize planning strategies at scale, managing the feedback loop for ongoing optimization
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across proposals, including targeting, inventory assumptions, and delivery expectations
• Identify process improvements to increase planning efficiency and reduce friction
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Deal Desk, and Media Operations teams

Skills

Media planning

Deal desk

Advertising operations

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Tools

Planning tools

Inventory trackers

Media calendars

Job description

Genius Sports Group is seeking a Media Planner to support the Deal Desk by handling inbound planning requests, building standardized and custom media packages, and maintaining inventory across Always-On and bespoke programs.

The role scales deal throughput, fosters speed-to-market, and improves revenue efficiency while aligning with commercial objectives and delivery expectations. Hybrid work model applies by location, with a competitive benefits plan.