Manager, Commercial Operations - The National Football League

Summary

The Commercial Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all commercial copy airing on NFL Network.  This includes National, Direct Response and Local Advertisers.  Moreover, they are solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy of Commercials airing in NFL Key Events such as all NFL LIVE & International Games (including Double Boxes, L-Wraps, OT/Extra Breaks), NFL Combine, NFL Draft, NFL Honors/Red Carpet, and Bowl Games. The Commercial Operations Manager must develop and maintain strong relationships with Clients, while collaborating with Sales and Sponsorship to optimize Commercial inventory and maximize revenue.  Furthermore, the Commercial Operations Manager is accountable for training and supervising the Department's part-time and full-time Coordinators. Finally, the Commercial Operations Manager should have a vast range of experience in order to assist and cover within the Department.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prioritize and input all incoming Traffic Instructions for NFL Network.
• Manage the reception of incoming spots via the various electronic spot delivery systems.
• Coordinate with Ad Sales assistants and agencies to ensure commercial instructions, media and other needed information is delivered at the proper time and in the correct format.
• Input and generate Commercial Arrival reports.
• Crosscheck commercial instructions with Sales orders to ensure accuracy and identify potential discrepancies.
• Implement copy changes for late Sales orders or late changes from Advertising Agencies and notify appropriate departments to ensure changes are made accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with advertising agencies and Master Control.
• Assist Senior Manager with reconciliation of Ancillary Networks (ESPN and Sunday Ticket ).
• Assist in analyzing inventory capacity to ensure maximum advertising revenue.
• Create and maintain the Filler list for daily log production.
• Work with the Marketing Department to ensure clearance of NFL Institutional commercials.
• Provide guidance to Traffic Team members for copy and commercial instructions.
• Supervisor responsible for the daily operations of a team of employees.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• 5+ years media experience
• Proficient in Wide Orbit Network, Wide Orbit Program and PC computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Sales, Commercial Traffic, Programming and in the television/cable industry.
• Ability to analyze data and identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Effectively manage issues and relationships and provide calm, clear direction under stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset