Digital Inventory Analyst

Job Description:

  • As a member of the Digital Ad Sales Operations group, the Digital Inventory Analyst is responsible for handling digital ad sales intelligence on a portfolio of ad products across NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, Digital, NBC Sports, Peacock and NBC Spot On properties through inventory forecasts, cross-functional reporting, and business flow system managements.
  • This role requires a proactive individual who can manage projects independently, produce high-quality work with minimal errors, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • This role will work closely with individual station Sales and Account Management teams to provide Inventory forecasts as well as fulfill ad hoc reporting requests.
  • Provide inventory availability of ad products across our different platforms to station planners (including local inventory share availability of network products)
  • Conduct detailed analysis of inventory data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to optimize inventory performance.
  • Independently research and resolve complex inventory issues, applying best practices and innovative problem-solving approaches.
  • Communicate findings, recommendations, and strategies to stakeholders at all levels, translating the data into understandable insights.
  • Refine, develop and Q/A new inventory tools and reporting deemed necessary for operations
  • Create and maintain inventory documentation
  • Additional projects as requested

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years minimum experience in Digital Inventory management, data analysis, or a related role within the digital industry.
  • Proficient Excel skills (sumifs, VLOOKUP, pivot tables etc.)
  • Working knowledge of the digital ad industry, including an understanding of online ad serving (Google Ad Manager, Freewheel...Etc.) systems
  • Experience with Digital Media Plan Booking Systems (Operative One)
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY
  • Must be 18 years or older

Benefits:

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • a variety of other discounts and perks
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