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Spectrum Reach · 1 day ago

Advertising Operations Specialist, Programming

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Spectrum Reach provides custom advertising solutions for various clients, and they are seeking an Advertising Operations Specialist to manage linear schedules and support advertising campaigns. This role is essential for ensuring accurate inventory allocation and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective advertising solutions.

AdvertisingMarketingTV

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate and download daily programming files

Efficiently retrieve and process daily network programming grids and schedules from various content providers to ensure the most up to date linear ad schedules

Linear Ad Inventory Allocation

Manage the precise allocation of commercial breaks to lines of business within linear programming

Ensure High Profile Events receive special allocations designed to maximize revenue

Conduct audit of schedules to verify breaks are correctly assigned to appropriate lines of business and that programming formats are up to date

Multi-system proficiency and cross team coverage

Acquire and maintain knowledge of all distinct traffic systems to provide seamless out of office coverage; identify and master the unique nuances of each system to ensure consistency with allocations

Logical nesting of video series to defined categories, ensuring content is accurately grouped for the streaming platform

Accurate data entry of critical variables including specific dates, start/end time, and network designations

Communicate programming functions and capabilities to internal and external customers

Monitor and react to emails for network format changes or allocation requests

Qualification

Media experienceMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical thinkingRoot Cause AnalysisAttention to detailTime ManagementTraffic systems familiarityEffective communicationFlexibility

Required

Experience working in an office environment highly preferred

Experience in Media a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

Attention to detail: High level of precision required for managing complex allocations across different lines of business

Analytical thinking: Perform daily comparisons between network provided files and internal traffic system to pinpoint conflicts, such as break length mismatches. Investigate and resolve file ingestion errors where programming files fail to match the traffic system's existing linear structure

Time Management: Ability to thrive in a high pressure environment with strict daily deadlines

Root Cause Analysis: Ability to trace an allocation issue back to whether it was a vendor file error, manual traffic entry, or a network schedule shift

Skilled in reading, analyzing and interpreting business periodicals, journals, technical procedures and regulations

Effective presenter and communicator with managers, clients and customers

Flexibility to accommodate occasional after hours work

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work and/or education experience