Manager, Inventory Execution

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Be a part of the exciting world of Digital Ad Sales here at NBCU. An essential component of our digital business is the ability for Account Directors and Sales Management to understand what ad inventory is available and when. The Inventory Execution team delivers sales intelligence, keeps business running smoothly, and maximizes the use of ad inventory.

As a Manager, Inventory Execution, you will be part of a team responsible for planning & yield management, forecasting & analyzing inventory and optimizing campaigns across a diverse set of video and display products across our premium NBC Universal Digital properties to ensure client delivery & revenue maximization.

You will touch NBCU’s premium digital suite - including iconic brands such as Peacock, NBC Network, Bravo & Telemundo – as well as Versant’s best-in-class cable channels (USA, Syfy, E!, Oxygen, CNBC and MS Now), and will work collaboratively with a range of cross-functional partners such as network & site leaders, research, planning, sales & ad ops.

You will also manage a team of Analysts responsible for the day-to-day support of the planning team and allocation and approval of inventory avails.

• Provide strategic oversight and manage a team of Inventory Analysts who review advertising proposals/revision requests for the efficient allocation of inventory for campaigns running on NBCU’s premium content - Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, Today & Bravo - as well as partner content from Versant such as USA, Syfy, E!, Oxygen, CNBC and MS Now.
• Hire, on-board, train, coach and develop talent at the Analyst & Sr. Analyst levels.
• Act as support for Analysts on complicated inventory requests or when levels are not meeting advertiser spend.
• Partner with other Inventory management team members and the VP to evaluate, assess and implement any/all new planning & inventory management tools and systems.
• Delegate tasks such as maintenance of key tools on processes and assign and oversee side projects.
• Act as a lead on campaign risk reporting and mitigation, providing guidance on ways to minimize risk on active campaigns, working with Analysts, Ad Ops, Planning and Account/Campaign Management teams.
• Forecast, monitor and recommend appropriate inventory levels for content or new endpoints where inventory cannot be reliably predicted (new sponsorship packages upcoming partnerships, event sponsorships, etc.)
• Consult & Advise Product Planning team on new product ideation & roll out. Determine inventory forecasting methodology for new products.
• Work with Product Planning, BI & others to leverage AI and other tools to automate & streamline processes and the dissemination of information.
• Provide planning team with sizing of audience and sponsorship-based products so they can make effective RateCard decisions.
• Collaborate with the Ad Solutions team to identify challenges with inaccurate tags and where page views/streams are misaligned with impressions.
• Continuously identify and share process improvements to increase efficiency across the broader Inventory and Planning teams.
• Develop and publish forecasting, insights & analytics that fuel monetization opportunities of our ad inventory.
• Collaborate with the sales and planning leadership team in providing strategic recommendations, with analytical support, on packaging products & inventory utilization.
• Handle all ad hoc requests that may surface in a timely, efficient manner.
• Assist with training/presentations for inventory, planning, or other cross functional teams

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in online media (3+ years) with specific experience in inventory, planning, operations, and/or yield management preferred.
• Knowledge of financial and operational principles specifically related to digital ad sales
• Knowledge of ad-serving systems (Google Ad Manager, Freewheel, Operative One or other OMS)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. High proficiency in advanced Excel functionality (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills/team oriented.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Ad Serving software (Freewheel, GAM, Operative-1) and tracking knowledge a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking paired with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Embraces change and demonstrates ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast evolving environment.
• High energy and teamwork mentality a must.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 + sales incentive compensation eligible

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].