Are you detail-oriented with a passion for maximizing advertising opportunities? Scripps Networks is seeking a skilled Specialist, Inventory Control to join our team and play a crucial role in inventory planning and commercial scheduling. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to support multiple stations while ensuring optimal advertising placement and revenue generation.
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
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At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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