Job Summary:

Disney Advertising Sales is responsible for advertising sales for the Company’s entertainment, sports, news and kids linear and digital and radio business. US Ad Operations leads the operational function for the Disney Ad Sales team. The US Linear Operations team focuses on the functions of account management, trafficking, scheduling and sponsorship for the linear business for networks ESPN, ABC, FreeForm, Disney, FX and National Geographic. We are committed to providing a high level of client service to our internal and external clients. We are looking for people who are excited to contribute to a high performing team. In this role, you would be responsible for the trafficking and positioning of all scheduling & sponsorship linear activity on the ABC Network and DADTV syndication programming.

A Senior Ad Manager requires the ability to schedule products and position them in such a manner as to avoid product conflicts while fulfilling special commitments to our network’s sponsors across all dayparts on the ABC Television Network inclusive of integrations, sectional sales, promercials, and content screenings. In this role, you will report into the Manager, Scheduling and Sponsorships and will work closely with the Ad Ops, RYM, Sales and Broadcast Operations teams. In addition to traffic and scheduling, you will be assisting the management of the day-to-day activities of the Scheduling & Sponsorships, US Ad Ops team where you would continue to develop an overall subject matter expert role within the department by providing assistance to the Ad Manager level. Lead operational projects, identify day-to-day inefficiencies, and implement time-saving solutions, as well as acting as a subject matter expert for day-to-day training, questions and system improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule ABC, Syndication Programming: Forecast spot placement trends and allocate units to the appropriate position within program to maximize revenue, adhere to deal points and avoid product conflicts.
• Process and enter agency traffic, which special emphasis on our highly rated programming.
• Ensure all programming features, entitlements, integrations, & deal points are scheduled & adhered to throughout each broadcast.
• Coordinate with Broadcast Standards & Practices to approve all commercial content prior to air.
• Plan commercial inventory throughout an air week for News, Daytime and Late Night programming. Provide brand separation and protection to all clients on a broadcast-by-broadcast basis.
• Work with Account Managers and Sales Planners to adjust and correct potential conflicts. Execute and approve any sales requested positioning requests.
• Work with agency traffic contacts to determine product specification, acquire billboard materials, address and solve any traffic discrepancies.
• Adhere to internal content screening memos to inform inventory positioning
• Act as a floater and availability to work in all dayparts as needed.
• Day part leads handling discrepancy communications between operations and sales
• Assist with our high profile live events
• May be required to work late, including nights and weekends, as necessary, due to network deadlines.
• Be the primary 24/7 contact for Network Release/Operations when any scheduling conflicts or other technical problems arise.
  • Work independently and able to give direction to Broadcast Operations without oversight on any issue or emergency after hours.
• Day part leads in assisting management in the overall day to day process, including:
  • Missing traffic list by daypart
  • Traffic Server inbox maintenance.
  • Goodnighting of programs with Sales Management & Operations.
  • Traffic archive collection
  • Assist with implementation of new applications and technology.
  • The ability to provide direction on content screenings to sales/Ad managers when needed.
• Train fellow Senior/Ad Managers on department functionalities and responsibilities. Provide feedback and follow-up to management.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-6 years of Sales Scheduling/Operations/Traffic/Agency experience is necessary.
• Has intermediate knowledge of Disney Ad Sales and operations processes, and a working knowledge of Disney’s multimedia properties
• Can operate within the context of highly defined, routine processes and procedures adhering to organizational deadlines.
• Proven leadership & problem-solving skills
• Has experience and enjoys working both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Interested in working in a fast paced, team environment
• Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities and problem solve in a constantly changing environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required Education

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience

About Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

Disney Advertising Sales, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.