Analyst, Digital Sports Inventory

As a Digital Inventory Analyst, you will be primarily responsible for the processing of inventory-related requests for the NBC Sports properties.  You will determine inventory availability and usage patterns, and coordinate with the Planning team within a fast-paced environment. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTrack and report on digital media inventory across Peacock and NBCSports digital properties – Sports include NFL, Golf, NBA, B1G & ND Football, College Basketball, NASCAR, Premier League, US Soccer, Chivas, as well as other Tentpole Sports (Olympics, World Cup, etc).Forecasting and allocating Video and Display advertising inventory for NBCU Digital Portfolio across all platforms using several tools, including ad server forecasting (FreeWheel & Google Ad Manager).Collaborate with National Sales Planners with on-request inventory avails, and final sign off on media plans, with emphasis on Demo Guaranteed and Advanced Audience Targeted buys.Manage effects of programming changes, campaign changes and shifts through systems approval queueWork with Ops and Planning to optimize yield & provide input and solutions to address campaigns at risk.Liaise with numerous internal departments such as: Planning, Sales, Operations, Programming, Distribution, Products, Research, Data Insights and Marketing.Maintain and manage reports for Sales and Planning on a routine and ad hoc basisOn an as-needed basis, project-based work (systems and process improvement) to support department Directors and VPRoutine meetings with Manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventoryAssist with trainings/presentations for inventory, planning, or other teams we collaborate withKeep abreast of industry news via trades to increase and strengthen knowledge of Ad Sales and get a general/broad understanding of industry, including relevant sports properties.