Local Sales Assistant - TV

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WMC-TV:

WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and on various cable systems.

Memphis is a one-of-a-kind city, rich in history and music, truly authentic, and boasting a dynamic culinary scene. It sits on the mighty Mississippi River, and is home to the National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul, Graceland, The Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Redbirds, 901 FC, University of Memphis, and the Memphis Zoo, (and that's just scratching the surface).

Job Summary/Description:

Action News 5 is seeking a full-time team member to serve as a vital resource for our Sales Team. We are seeking a friendly, positive, and self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide administrative support to our Sales Team. Must thrive in a team environment, have a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work culture.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with station inventory management
- Accurate order entry, copy attachment & placing make goods
- Assisting clients with commercial times
- Sending client invoices as needed
- Act as liaison between Action News 5 Sales, Traffic, Marketing, and Advertisers
- Provide support to Sales Management
- Other sales support duties as needed
- Promote positive working relationships within the department, the company, and the vendor community

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong organizational and phone skills and ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
- Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Applicants must be proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WMC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnqvz1-3-236-100-210-42 in your application.