Digital Inventory Analyst

NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 93.7 Perth and Nova 919 Adelaide, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room. The company’s broadcast offering is complemented by a range of on-demand assets across digital, social, mobile, including the NOVA Entertainment Podcast Network, which brings together the largest stable of accessible talent in the country to create a suite of quality podcast content that connects audiences and brands. Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy We have an amazing opportunity for you. We are looking for someone experienced in the Digital Advertising Operations space to oversee the Digital Inventory of our Media Advertising assets. This role is a great opportunity for someone who can manage working independently while knowing when to collaborate and ask questions. You will be part of a friendly, collaborative team within Nova that well and truly punches above their weight and is well respected for their understanding of the Digital Advertising Operations. What you will be doing: As the Digital Inventory Analyst, you will be: Managing and evolving Nova’s digital audio inventory model across Podcast, Streaming and Retail revenue streams the go-to expert for digital audio inventory and pricing, enabling the commercial team to focus on advertiser conversations Forecasting and modelling digital inventory, identifying opportunities to maximise utilisation and revenue Developing inventory views and frameworks that support a range of campaign types, including sponsorships, audience targeting, direct IO and programmatic activity Collaborating with Pricing, Broadcast Inventory, Digital Audio Commercial and Ad Operations teams to optimise inventory and drive fill rates Supporting annualised trading deals, bonus, barter and holding group discussions with inventory and pricing insights Applying seasonal and market insights to pricing strategies and supporting commercial negotiations Why we want to meet you – these are some of the skills that may help you succeed in this role (but don’t think you need all of this to apply!) Experience in digital inventory management, yield, or a similar analytical role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn it into clear recommendations Confidence working with inventory forecasting, models and data analytics tools Advanced Excel skills and a strong attention to data accuracy and integrity Ability to apply seasonal, market and environmental insights to commercial decision-making Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work across commercial, pricing and operations teams Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Why you will love working at NOVA This is a high-profile role that will lead to personal and professional career development in a market leader Workplace flexibility to support a work-life balance Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give-back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days, Paid Parental Leave (one of the best programs in Australia) Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities - such as Future Women Scholarships, Internal Mentoring Program etc Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs, discounted memberships etc). Frequent staff lunches and survey celebration! Access to the BEST events in town Plus, a whole lot more! HOT TIP - you will be asked about our audio products and what you love about NOVA so make sure you log in to the Nova Player Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: The Aim: Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way. How we do it: Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application. By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiative By utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia @welcomehereproject #FollowTheRainbow #ACONWelcomeHere What’s next? Only successful applicants will be contacted. Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews Police Checks may be required.