Business Analyst (Digital Ad Sales Technology)

Company DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.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.Job DescriptionThe Business Analyst for Digital Ad Sales Technology is responsible for NBCU’s Digital Ad Sales Video ad serving systems and support, parenting closely with our Digital Ad Sales Product, Engineering, Planning, Strategy, and Operations teams. Liaison between the Ad Sales business users and technology organization, providing consistent and frequent updates to users on progress and resolution of requests, defects and enhancements. Responsibilities:Maintain a strong relationship with the user base, ensuring customer satisfaction during all interactions. Take ownership of tickets from a queue to answer user requests which may involve investigating, training on best practices, data analyzing of log files, and testing to help resolve. Work in a team setting with counterparts on solving issues at hand but also able to work solely on tickets. Work with a ticketing system to track, categorize, prioritize and communicate status to the business. Identify and manage defects and work with vendors and engineering teams to resolve and implement solutions. Understand how issues impact the business and escalate critical issues when necessary. Support and troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and proactively implement sustainable corrective actions. Provide systems support to meet established SLAs during business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed and during special events. Identify new opportunities and services to enhance the systems platform and drive more productivity/efficiency. Technical subject matter expert for all ad integrations across the NBCU portfolio including Peacock and OlympicsExecute system configurations such as commercial break patterns, network design, inventory shares, user data collection and targeting, video measurement, and programmatic ad servingQualificationsBasic Requirements:Minimum 3 years of experience in a Digital Ad Operations, Ad Technology, or equivalent roleProficiency in MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. High proficiency in advanced Excel functionality (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)System experience in FreewheelBachelor’s degreeDesired Characteristics:Curious and innovative mind set to streamline processes and automate where possibleProven track record of team project execution and systems implementationsProject Management and prioritization skill setsDeep understanding of Dynamic Ad Insertion, ad serving technology and product taxonomyStrong knowledge of sales planning, order fulfillment, inventory, ad operations, trafficking, order optimization, pacing and delivery reconciliationTechnical background – experience setting up system integrations, troubleshooting ad tech issues, and system configurationExperience within a media company a huge plusStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to think strategically and creativelyStrong computer skills, especially in Excel, Power Point, and Word.Additional Requirements:Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing 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: $65,000 - $80,000Additional InformationAs 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]. Business Segment: Operations & Technology Compensation: USD 65000 - USD 80000 - yearly