Sales Operations Specialist

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Work internally with the Ad Sales, Programming, Production, Marketing, Promotions, and Broadcast Distribution Divisions; and externally with Ad Agencies to ensure all commercials are scheduled according to Sales contracts
• Work with Programming and Production to build show format/show times and breaks to maximize inventory
• Work with the entire Sales Operations Division to manage operations in a time sensitive, fast-paced environment
• Manage the data entry of commercial instructions from Ad Agencies into NBCU Commercial Trafficking and Scheduling Systems
• Manage the placement of commercial spots and sponsorship billboards to maximize revenue and inventory
• Execute Sales orders as requested and track accuracy compared to contractual obligations
• Create all commercial components, such as program titles, dayparts, executing manual day of air changes
• Ensure data entry of commercials, promos, and the log schedule in on-air automation systems
• Solicit commercial materials from Ad Agencies and facilitate delivery to the Media Operations Center for ingest

Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of traffic, sales service, and/or operations experience within the media business required
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail orientation, commitment to quality work product and well organized.
• Experience in successfully communicating both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Sintec On-Air a plus
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Team player to participate and support needs of entire team
Excellent ability to project manage initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, clients, and senior leadership

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx1bxz-13-58-57-131-42 in your application.