Linear Sales Operations Specialist

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Linear Sales Operations Specialist ensures our sales ad placement obligations and client requests are fulfilled. You will be responsible for coordinating and maximizing commercial inventory placement to complete a daily commercial log. You'll also be required to surface discrepancies and make recommendations in optimizing inventory revenue.

Job Responsibilities:

• Place commercial inventory daily working across the current weekly inventory.
• Maintain advertiser frequency and exclusivity requirements and constraints.
• Flag discrepant inventory and report under/oversells of commercial inventory.
• Liaise with copy specialists, planning & inventory teams, account services, production, programming, promotions, marketing and operations teams to maximize spot placement and advertiser goals.
• Carry out day-of-air changes for fluctuating programming schedule and alert correct counterparts.
• Partner with offshore groups to ensure deal health, scheduling, and deadlines are successfully met.​
• Availability to work overtime, especially during tent pole programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of traffic, sales service, and/or operations experience within the media business required

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, 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 the needs of the entire team
• Excellent ability to manage project initiatives and navigate deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, clients, and senior leadership
• Able to thrive in a continuously changing environment

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Additional Requirements:

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $55,000 - $58,000 + overtime eligible

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

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For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment  qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner  consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.