Inventory Control Specialist, Hybrid

Job Description

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for a Specialist of Inventory Control. This position is responsible for long-term inventory planning and control; ensuring that advertising logs are scheduled in the appropriate time slot and that the station or network is not undersold or oversold. Typically supports 2-3 stations/markets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Analyzes and allocates available commercial inventory
• Maximizes billing opportunities by evaluating sold and scheduled inventory and adjusting commercial placement
• Releases ad logs to station or network
• Checks orders for incorrect inventory codes, break codes, etc.
• Processes orders
• Handles clearing orders and working displaced spots for multiple stations or networks
• Assists with scheduling programming, as needed
• Works on broadcast traffic systems in entering information necessary for commercial matter on logs.
• Performs other duties as needed

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 - 3 years related experience required.
• Previous broadcast TV experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) highly preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus on new priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be team oriented and have had past successful experience working in a team environment.
• Must have good organizational and time management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Standard office environment.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwweq2-3-145-23-123-42 in your application.