Forcasting Analyst

Comcast; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast Advertising seeks an analytical professional to support pricing and inventory decisions across multi-screen advertising. You will perform detailed data analysis, assess pricing strategies, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to optimize inventory and monetization approaches.

The role requires minimal guidance, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to translate data into actionable pricing recommendations for the ad sales organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience in pricing or analytics.
• Experience with data analysis, pricing strategies, or inventory management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pricing structures and market data to develop recommendations for advertising sales strategies.
• Provide primary analysis for pricing and support cross-functional monetization insights.
• Evaluate rate card effectiveness and advise on pricing methodology enhancements.
• Utilize and recommend improvements for inventory management tools to optimize usage.
• Compile and present yield reports to support sales initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Taking Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data, technology, and premium video content. Our media sales division helps local, regional, and national brands reach potential customers through multiscreen TV advertising. Our ad tech division FreeWheel provides comprehensive adtech that makes it easier to buy and sell premium video advertising across all screens, data types, and sales channels.

Job Summary

This job is integral to providing analytical support for pricing and inventory decisions. It involves detailed data analysis, strategic rate card assessments, and cross-functional collaboration. The role optimizes inventory practices and plays a part in shaping pricing strategies, operating with minimal guidance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Analyzing pricing structures and market data to develop recommendations for advertising sales strategies
• Providing primary analysis for pricing, supporting cross-functional teams with monetization insights
• Evaluating rate card effectiveness and advising on pricing methodology enhancements
• Utilizing and recommending improvements for inventory management tools to optimize usage
• Contributing feedback for system enhancements to streamline pricing and inventory processes
• Compiling and presenting yield reports to assist sales team initiatives and drive business decisions
• Coordinating data collection and analysis to support actionable recommendations on pricing and inventory
• Addressing ad-hoc pricing and inventory queries and contributing to the refinement of related practices
• Collaborating with sales and marketing to analyze and adjust inventory levels based on forecasted demand
• Tracking industry pricing trends to maintain market positioning and inform strategic adjustments
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Troubleshooting
• Taking Initiative

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years