The Digital Inventory Analyst will be primarily responsible for the processing of inventory-related requests for the NBC Sports properties. You will determine inventory availability and usage patterns, and coordinate with the Planning team within a fast-paced environment. 

 Duties and Responsibilities 

• Track and report on digital media inventory across Peacock and NBCSports digital properties – Sports include NFL, Golf, NBA, B1G & ND Football, College Basketball, NASCAR, Premier League, US Soccer, Chivas, as well as other Tentpole Sports (Olympics, World Cup, etc)
• Forecasting and allocating Video and Display advertising inventory for NBCU Digital Portfolio across all platforms using several tools, including ad server forecasting (FreeWheel & Google Ad Manager)
• Collaborate with National Sales Planners with on-request inventory avails, and final sign off on media plans, with emphasis on Demo Guaranteed and Advanced Audience Targeted buys
• Manage effects of programming changes, campaign changes and shifts through systems approval queue 
• Work with Ops and Planning to optimize yield & provide input and solutions to address campaigns at risk
• Liaise with numerous internal departments such as: Planning, Sales, Operations, Programming, Distribution, Products, Research, Data Insights and Marketing
• Maintain and manage reports for Sales and Planning on a routine and ad hoc basis 
• On an as-needed basis, project-based work (systems and process improvement) to support department Directors and VP 
• Routine meetings with Manager to discuss pending issues, resolve problems, and forecast inventory  
• Assist with trainings/presentations for inventory, planning, or other teams we collaborate with 
• Keep abreast of industry news via trades to increase and strengthen knowledge of Ad Sales and get a general/broad understanding of industry, including relevant sports properties