Inventory Specialist (Remote)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cockeysville (MD); Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Maryland is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Advertising Support Operations. You will manage commercial inventory using log editing and preempting techniques, and communicate availability to Sales Managers while striving to maximize daily inventory and revenue.

The role requires computer literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Verify commercial logs for accurate programming information and editing.
• Lead and manage advertising material to maximize inventory and revenue.
• Assist with programming, sales reports, and advanced inventory within deadlines.
• Communicate inventory availability or conflicts to stations daily.
• Collaborate with team members and managers in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

Work well under pressure

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Log editing tools

Job description

Sinclair has a great opportunity for you! We have an open position in our Advertising Support Operations department for the role of Inventory Specialist. The position is responsible for managing commercial advertisement inventory by using a variety of log editing and preempting techniques. Additionally, the Inventory Specialist communicates inventory oversell and availability to the station Sales Managers, while working to maximize daily inventory and revenue potential.

General Responsibilities:

• Verify commercial logs for accurate programming information, commercial content, product separation, advertiser separation, and extensive editing for on-air broadcast
• Lead and effectively manage all advertising material to maximize inventory and revenue potential
• Provide assistance as needed for all processes related to programming, generating sales reports, and working advanced inventory within established time parameters
• Communicate inventory availability or programming conflicts to stations daily
• Effectively work with other team members and managers in a professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities:

• You must be computer literate, detail-oriented, dedicated and dependable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are also a must
• Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus but we will train the right candidate

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $18.50 to $19.10. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan ,life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.