Inventory Control Specialist, Detroit Hub

The Detroit Hub is looking for an experienced Inventory Control Specialist.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Analyzes and allocates available commercial inventory




• Maximizes billing opportunities by evaluating sold and scheduled inventory and adjusting commercial placement




• Releases ad logs to station or network




• Checks orders for incorrect inventory codes, break codes, etc.




• Processes orders




• Handles clearing orders and working displaced spots for multiple stations or networks




• Assists with scheduling programming, as needed




• Works on broadcast traffic systems in entering information necessary for commercial matter on logs.




• Performs other duties as needed

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.




• 2 - 3 years related experience required.




• Previous broadcast TV experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) highly preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.




• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.




• Must be adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus on new priorities.




• Strong interpersonal skills.




• Good verbal and written communication skills.




• Must be team oriented and have had past successful experience working in a team environment.




• Must have good organizational and time management skills.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.