Sr Analyst, Pricing & Planning

Comcast Advertising

Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data, technology, and premium video content. Our media sales division helps local, regional, and national brands reach potential customers through multiscreen TV advertising. Our ad tech division FreeWheel provides comprehensive adtech that makes it easier to buy and sell premium video advertising across all screens, data types, and sales channels.

Job Summary

This job is integral to providing analytical support for pricing and inventory decisions. It involves detailed data analysis, strategic rate card assessments, and cross-functional collaboration. The role optimizes inventory practices and plays a part in shaping pricing strategies, operating with minimal guidance.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing pricing structures and market data to develop recommendations for advertising sales strategies
• Providing primary analysis for pricing, supporting cross-functional teams with monetization insights
• Evaluating rate card effectiveness and advising on pricing methodology enhancements
• Utilizing and recommending improvements for inventory management tools to optimize usage
• Contributing feedback for system enhancements to streamline pricing and inventory processes
• Compiling and presenting yield reports to assist sales team initiatives and drive business decisions
• Coordinating data collection and analysis to support actionable recommendations on pricing and inventory
• Addressing ad-hoc pricing and inventory queries and contributing to the refinement of related practices
• Collaborating with sales and marketing to analyze and adjust inventory levels based on forecasted demand
• Tracking industry pricing trends to maintain market positioning and inform strategic adjustments
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills: Data Analysis; Collaboration; Pricing Strategies; Analytical Thinking; Taking Initiative; Cross-Functional Teamwork

Salary: Colorado Pay Range: $66,454.08 - $99,681.12. Additional Range: This job can be performed in New York City with a Pay Range of $60,412.80 - $108,743.04. Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education: Bachelor's Degree. While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience: 2-5 Years.