Specialist, Inventory Control

Scripps Networks is seeking a detail-oriented Specialist, Inventory Control for a hybrid role in Phoenix, AZ. This position involves analyzing and allocating commercial inventory, maximizing billing opportunities by adjusting commercial placement, and releasing ad logs. The specialist will also process orders, clear orders, work displaced spots for multiple stations, and assist with scheduling programming. Key requirements include 2-3 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in MS Office, with broadcast TV experience being highly preferred.

Must Have

• Analyze and allocate available commercial inventory
• Maximize billing opportunities by evaluating sold and scheduled inventory
• Adjust commercial placement
• Release ad logs to station or network
• Check orders for incorrect inventory codes, break codes, etc.
• Process orders
• Handle clearing orders and working displaced spots for multiple stations or networks
• Work on broadcast traffic systems in entering information necessary for commercial matter on logs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 - 3 years related experience

Good to Have

• Previous broadcast TV experience
• Ad management experience
• Broadcast traffic systems experience (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI)
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus on new priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented and past successful experience working in a team environment
• Good organizational and time management skills

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