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AMC Networks · 20 hours ago

Manager - Pricing & Planning

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

AMC Networks is a premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities, creating celebrated series and films. The Manager - Pricing & Planning will strategically utilize inventory, manage deal approvals, and provide analytical support to maximize revenue and ensure efficient workflow between Ad Sales and Traffic.

Film DistributionTV ProductionVideo Streaming

Responsibilities

Strategically determine the most valuable and effective utilization of inventory. Maintain and analyze ADU reserve to maximize inventory potential; direct Traffic how to prioritize inventory on the log level with regard to DR, ADU and National Cash placement

Manage Deal Approval queue to verify all deal revisions and new business; create and maintain selling schedule, selling titles, specials packages, and brand/product category assignments within the Wide Orbit systems

Advise Ad Sales staff (AE’s, Planners, Sales Assistants & Traffic) on inventory moves, program changes and selling title re-expressions

Provide upper management with various reports (inventory, DR rates, program audience delivery evaluations, liability) to assist in revenue forecasting, inventory, pricing and budgeting strategies

Creation and maintenance of Broadcast and Scatter Ratecards, prepare and compile information for the Upfront Ratecard (get lists, selling titles, research estimates)

Monitoring Linear Liability through Stewardship to effectively maximize inventory to achieve quarterly revenue goals; receive and distribute monthly post analysis reports

Maintain a clear and open communication between Ad Sales and Traffic to ensure efficient work flow (adhering to log deadlines while also servicing the client with any late changes or last minute deals)

Oversee/Work with Traffic in maintenance of their Selling Schedule and key programming elements (i.e. sponsorships, marathons, premiere episodes, vignettes)

Clear competitive commercial tapes for broadcast air; review traffic logs for special airings (premier episodes, controversial content)

Primary contact for MSA and Wide Orbit Support. Act as a liaison between Ad Sales/Traffic and MSA to troubleshoot system issues, monitor new release installation, coordinate testing and training, and make recommendations to enhance the software to suit the specific needs of the network

Meet with planning group to discuss quarterly strategies and goals

Implement and direct the provision of analytical and planning support to/for internal peers/team (Sales Assistants and Sales Planners) ie. flighting and inventory maximization tools

Execute and assist with pre/post analysis to guide the network & team in the interpretation of delivery as it affects Ad Sales deals

Develop and implement system to ensure deal invoice revisions are reflected on MSAs

Act as liaison between Ad Sales/Traffic to ensure billing schedules and requests are properly executed

Responsible for developing quarterly & weekly delivery schedule grids to aid Sales Planners and Assistants in the placement of commercial units to optimize delivery

Training Sales Assistants and Media Planners to maintain “best practices” amongst all networks both linear and digital

Develop Sales Planner guidelines and deal Order Checklists

Coordinating with audit team to collect all sample selections and assist them with solving all discrepancies

Will serve as backup for Director of Pricing and Planning

Qualification

Advertising sales experienceExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsMedia math knowledgeManagerial experienceMathematical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving abilityFlexibilityMotivation