Job Description
Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets and our Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!
WJLA-TV, in Washington, DC, has a great opportunity for you! We have an open position in our Advertising Support Operations department for an Inventory Specialist. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing commercial advertisement inventory through a variation of log editing and preempting, communicating inventory oversell and availability, as well as working closely with Sales Managers daily to maximize inventory and revenue potential.
General Responsibilities:
Verify commercial logs for accurate programming information, commercial content, product separation, advertiser separation, and extensive editing for on-air broadcast
Lead and effectively manage all advertising material to maximize inventory and revenue potential
Provide assistance as needed for all processes related to programming, generating sales reports, and working advanced inventory within established time parameters
Communicate inventory availability or programming conflicts to stations daily
Effectively work with other team members and managers in a professional manner
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
You must be computer literate, detail-oriented, dedicated and dependable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential
Excellent communication and organizational skills are also a must
Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus but we will train the right candidate
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Company Location
WJLA
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular