Media Sales Assistant
WAVY/WVBT, Nexstar owned television stations is currently seeking a Sales Assistant. The successful candidate will work to directly support station sales operations. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented and motivated. The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic coordination, promotional fulfillment, and accounting perspective. The Sales assistant is also responsible for performing all clerical functions required by department personnel as needed. Ideal candidates will have experience working with National and Political ad agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs all clerical functions for the Local and National Sales Department
Maintains awareness of the most current policies, practices, and procedures for television commercials.
Enters order and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders, and other resources
Corresponds with customers and National Sales Office plus confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems
Manage Political Advertising orders
Manage our Political Public File
Prepares forms and reports
Monitors television commercial inventory
Maintains files and other business records
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
High School diploma
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum one year's experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields
Prior Wide Orbit experience a plus
Proficiency with computers. telephones, copiers, and scanners.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Sales Assistant must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
To be considered for this position you must complete the online application at
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
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