Sr. Manager, National Sales Operations - D.C.

Join our dynamic team at Scripps in Washington D.C. as we seek a strategic leader to support our National Sales Hub. In this role, you'll oversee critical business initiatives, manage political advertising compliance, and drive operational excellence across our sales platforms. Scripps offers a hybrid work option for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversee Political CIA tracking and account reconciliation processes for Scripps Political & Advocacy business operations
• Manage FCC disclosure compliance for all Scripps broadcast properties
• Collaborate with VP of Political & Pay-for-Performance sales on operational design and workflow implementation
• Work with Sr. Manager Technology Operations to update national sales workflows for greater efficiencies
• Support company financial planning and metric-based reporting, focusing on budgeting and forecasting
• Take ownership of national sales hub financials during month-end close process
• Analyze variances to forecast and budgets, providing data to local leadership
• Track and analyze national sales performance against established KPIs
• Oversee Competitive Analyst in political years to ensure reporting meets industry standards
• Maintain effective communication within the National Sales Hub and Corporate Finance
• Analyze strategic initiatives and support decision-making

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 7+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of financial concepts
• Knowledge of broadcast sales and/or broadcast sales operations preferred
• Broadcast, automation and digital media interest and aptitude
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Project leadership skills with multiple team members across functions
• Problem-solving abilities with minimal direction
• Skills to conceptualize and build financial models from start to finish
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently
• Critical thinking skills and broad business background
• Strong foundation in MS Office tools with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with WideOrbit preferred

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Washington D.C. offers an unparalleled blend of history, culture, and professional opportunity. As the nation's capital, you'll be surrounded by iconic monuments, world-class museums (many free to the public), and diverse neighborhoods each with their own unique character. The city boasts excellent public transportation, beautiful parks and outdoor spaces like Rock Creek Park, and a thriving food scene representing cuisines from around the world. Sports enthusiasts can cheer for professional teams across all major leagues, while the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia offer easy weekend escapes to mountains, beaches, and wine country. With its international community and constant influx of thought leaders, D.C. provides endless networking opportunities and cultural experiences in a city that shapes national policy and global affairs.

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