> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.podigee.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.podigee.com/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/inventory-and-production-operator-learning-path.md). # Inventory and production operator learning path A guided path for preparing podcast supply, ad breaks, media, and production changes. This path helps an inventory or production operator make podcast supply ready for commercial use. It connects shows, Inventory packages, episode ad breaks, chapters, intro and outro content, and audio or video Creative preparation. ![A published audio and video Inventory package for Harbor and Pine with its markets, sales window, and delivery methods.](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0f587a291c88bbd7c378d1c91f17854d8da85339%2Fdoc-monetization-021-published-inventory.jpg?alt=media) *A published Inventory package defines the audio and video supply that a demand source may use.* ## Before you start Read [New solo operator learning path](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/new-solo-operator-learning-path.md) for the complete workflow. You need permission to manage shows, Inventory, episode content, or Creatives for the selected workspace. ## Prepare sellable supply ### 1. Check show eligibility Use [Understand sellable Inventory](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/understand-sellable-inventory.md) and [Assess first-party podcast supply](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/assess-first-party-podcast-supply.md). Confirm the show, media formats, markets, sales window, delivery methods, measurement, and rights boundary. ### 2. Create the Inventory package Use [Create and publish an Inventory package](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/create-and-publish-an-inventory-package.md). Select the controlled formats, markets, categories, break types, and delivery surfaces. Add the audio and video measurements that buyers can receive. A package is a commercial description of eligible supply. It does not change an episode or insert an ad by itself. ### 3. Keep changes versioned Use [Update an Inventory package safely](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/update-an-inventory-package-safely.md) when dates, media, markets, or delivery methods change. Publish a successor when existing Campaigns must keep their earlier package version. ## Prepare episode ad breaks ### 4. Review the episode source Use [Manage back-catalog and future-episode supply](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/manage-back-catalog-and-future-episode-supply.md) to select the episodes that can receive ads. Confirm the current audio and video revisions before you edit a break. ### 5. Create and refine breaks Use [Prepare episode ad breaks](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/prepare-episode-ad-breaks.md) for the normal placement workflow. Use [Break Canvas](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/use-break-canvas.md) when you need exact waveform or video-frame placement. ![Break Canvas with the selected episode, exact audio and video revisions, and the video preview track.](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c6c5101cbb7aafb53e56be2ecaf944795082337a%2Fdoc-monetization-026-audio-video-timeline.jpg?alt=media) *Check the exact source revisions before you move an episode boundary.* Set the break type, position, duration, and fallback. Keep intro, outro, chapter, and ad markers separate. A dynamic break must have enough time for the allowed Creative and must not overlap a fixed content segment. ### 6. Review and approve placement Use [Review and approve exact ad breaks](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/review-and-approve-exact-ad-breaks.md). Review the exact episode revision, time range, break type, fallback, and any chapter or content boundary. If the workspace does not require another person, use the configured Solo confirmation. ## Prepare Creative media ### 7. Upload the master Use [Preview and inspect Creative media](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/preview-and-inspect-creative-media.md) after [uploading an audio or video master](/documentation/grow-and-monetize/monetization/upload-an-audio-or-video-master.md). Bind the file to the correct brand, legal entity, language, markets, rights period, and media type. ![The One Podigee Upload creative master window shows the brand, rights grantor, language, markets, source file, and usage rights fields.](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3b2547b9e8314a4479e3a31bae96545c96a6a733%2Fdoc-monetization-043-upload-master.jpg?alt=media) *Bind the master to the correct brand, legal entity, markets, language, and rights period.* Play the result. Confirm that the audio is clear, the video has the intended picture, and the duration matches the Flight. Do not assign a Creative that is still preparing or blocked. ## Coordinate with campaign operations Tell the campaign operator when the package, breaks, or Creative is ready. Include the exact saved version and any limitation, such as a market, date, media, or rights boundary. Keep the handoff in Team inbox when the task needs another person. ## If production work is blocked * **The show is not eligible:** check scope, ownership, rights, and the media export state. * **A package has no supply:** check episode readiness and ad break coverage. * **A break overlaps content:** return to Break Canvas and compare the audio and video revisions. * **A Creative fails preparation:** use the listed media or rights correction, then upload a new version. * **A published package must change:** create a successor instead of editing the version used by a live Campaign. ## Expected result The selected show has an accurate, published Inventory package. Eligible episodes have approved ad breaks with safe fallback. Audio and video Creatives are previewed, rights-bound, and ready for the campaign operator to assign and publish. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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