Manager, Sports Inventory

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic inventory manager to optimize sports media inventory and maximize revenue. This role involves collaborating with various teams, providing inventory guidance, and overseeing analysts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media sales or buying, excellent media math skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact the business's success. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional content across multiple platforms while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in media sales or buying required.
• Strong knowledge of media math and audience metrics essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage linear Sports media inventory to maximize revenue.
• Develop relationships with sales, marketing, and finance teams.
• Oversee inventory analysts and contribute to their training.

Skills

Media Sales

Media Buying

Media Math

Audience Metrics

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

This person is responsible for strategically managing linear Sports media inventory to ensure maximum revenue and value in our sports programming. Heavy emphasis on advising planners on how to build plans to best optimize available linear commercial inventory in order to deliver specific property P&L goals. This requires developing strong working relationships with the sales, sales operations, marketing, and finance teams to ensure maximum usage and placement. Also includes the ability to oversee and manage inventory analysts, including training & development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory guidance/approvals/feedback for sports media plans 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).
• Support various ad hoc reporting projects – proficiency in Excel is required to analyze and evaluate the data.
• Approving media plans to hold/order in the system and ensuring each plan is labeled and booked correctly.
• Analyze sales revenue pacing reports and apply your conclusions to inventory approvals.
• Strategically maximize inventory: move forward advertisers to fill avails and help clear watch list.
• Manage re-expressions from schedule changes throughout the year.
• Participate in the Ratecard process with suggestions on how to evaluate and edit, in order to continue to evolve within the Sports marketplace.
• Sports sponsorship and invoice adjustment workflow approvals.
• Management of internal added value and non-unit form process from start to finish.
• Monitor deal stewardship reports and execution of Recap/ADU packages to fill upcoming avails, including referencing C-Suite for deals guaranteed with digital.
• Providing sales with most up to date plan building guide, avails, & programming information.
• Coordinate Upfront materials (program descriptions and grids).
• Oversee the inventory analyst’s day to day responsibilities.
• Contribute to the training & development of inventory analysts.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to improve best practices and business processes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet research.
• 3+ years of progressive related experience in media sales or buying.
• Strong knowledge of media math and audience metrics.

Desired Characteristics

• Position requires a minimum of 3-5 years working experience either Agency Planning/Buying or Cable/Broadcast Ad Sales/Sales Support.
• Candidate should have had supervisory experience in a past work situation.
• This position requires a strong media math skill set, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills required including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Willingness to travel and work overtime and on weekends with short notice (if applicable).
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $85,000 - $105,000 (SIC eligible).

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 [emailprotected].