Specialist, Ad Sales Operations

Responsibilities

• Maximize commercial inventory by managing the spots ordered by the sales team.
• Maintain and manage inventory for the network in current and future weeks.
• Edit/manipulate logs for the network by placing commercials based on information provided by agencies and sales.
• Partner closely with ad sales team to reduce liability and to stay on pace with budget.
• Be able to communicate inventory needs and availability for sales and sales planning.
• Resolve any conflicts and issues that advertisers have by suggesting network specific solutions.
• Ensure all spots and program media are ready to air by working with copy, program operations, and master control.
• Subject matter expert for this position’s network.
• Share new methodologies and efficiencies with other team members.
• Back up other log team members in their absence.
• Work with inventory team for inventory needs.
• Become familiar with other network’s idiosyncrasies.
• Understand the relationship between the two sales entities to maximize revenue.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of log experience.
• Previous experience with any traffic systems required. WideOrbit Network, WO Traffic, or WO Radio is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of traffic.
• Proficiency with MS Office products required.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and work independently on projects.