Wpvi D2 Specialist

Job Description

This position will report to the Assistant Traffic Manager, will act in the capacity of D2 Inventory Specialist, and will be accountable for the general success of the ABC OTVS traffic team. As part of this function, the D2 Inventory Specialist will be responsible for daily log production, inventory management, preemption of spots, and communication with station sales team on log and inventory information. The D2 Inventory Specialist must also be willing to cross-train within other station departments, including sales, operations, station programming, copy, and promotions. The D2 Inventory Specialist will also be expected to work closely with the other teams' specialists, in order to share inventory information, improve standardization, and share best practices.

The success of the D2 Inventory Specialist will be measured by accuracy of logs, overall management of displaced units, reporting and analytics, achieved best practices and improved standardization in WideOrbit, the ratio of displaced spot performance for the assigned station, and the outreach to other OCTO specialists and station contacts. The D2 Inventory Specialist may be required to work hours within a range of M-F 8am-830pm EST, as required by the business hours of the market assigned to the specialist. Working with the OCTO team on company initiatives and direction will be required.

Responsibilities
• Oversight log preparation and inventory management
• Ensures accuracy of inventory and log prep for all ABC OTVS D2 stations and the Localish log.
• Work with station contacts to manage WideOrbit and standardized practices within the system.
• Work directly with OCTO programming team to obtain network programming information.
• Adhere to OCTO guidelines and work with stations on preemptions, reinstates, time shifts, etc.
• Work closely with other OCTO specialists on inventory and reporting questions and issues; troubleshoot log issues with OCTO managers, inventory specialists, and station contacts.
• Proactively work with above contacts to achieve better streamlining and standardization of inventory and analytics.
• Complete entry of Program House Numbers for each Localish log.
• Working with team of inventory specialists to maintain OCTO/station expectations on displaced spots
• Work with OCTO management on areas of inventory concern, and keep management informed of status of information that might impact inventory.
• Regularly participate in station's inventory meetings.
• Assist with the OCTO mission statement, to help enhance the revenue opportunities for the stations, and to help provide best practices that both maximize revenue and improve operating conditions.
• Regularly confer with other OCTO management team and stations to share ideas and confer on best practices
• Provide a superb level of customer service to the ABC OTVS stations, as well as outside clients.
• Work with OCTO management on testing of new WO software releases, and to provide feedback on those releases and other enhancements needed in WO.

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of one year of internship or professional work experience
• Must have impeccable attention to detail
• Familiarity with broadcast sales protocol, and analytics/reports required for optimal sales/pricing functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially via phone and email, and conduct video calls via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.
• WideOrbit experience is desired, but knowledge of other traffic systems is considered.
• Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience required.
• Must be able to manage remote work/setup

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree

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The hiring range for this remote position is $41,200.00 to $50,300.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rebv90-3-17-203-68-42 in your application.