Full Time Job
National Sales Assistant
KFVS
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
National Sales Assistant - KFVSAbout KFVS:
KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV/Circle/GRIT affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving ''America's Heartland'' with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering more than 44 hours every week, along with special high profile, topical local news programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award winning journalism having been honored with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.
The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division one universities. It is where the North meets the South and East meets West. The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic river front towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chicago. The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.
Job Summary/Description:
A National Sales Assistant provides administrative support to National Sales. Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills are necessary with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Assist and support the National Sales Manager to service National Advertisers.
* Enter, confirm and maintain all new, revised and canceled national orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of all orders in WideOrbit, with special focus on accuracy.
* Send log times, such as pre-logs and post-logs and invoices as necessary.
* Daily management of pre-empted and displaced spots; problem solving with NSM.
* Develop a thorough understanding of Comscore ratings, WideOrbit Sales and other research to be able to offer makegood opportunities that maximize inventory opportunities in a timely manner.
* Notify all program changes, specials, etc. through the electronic order system as soon as reportable.
* Communicate any revenue changes in new/existing orders to Sales Management.
* Communicate with traffic department regarding order entry, spot placement, and formatting
* Research billing discrepancies and reconcile credit memos as required prior to month-end.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multitask, balance priorities, take direction, possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in an environment that is fast paced and deadline driven. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of Wide Orbit traffic systems is preferred, but not required. Be a team player with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and complete specific tasks on time. Requires highly effective communication with the NSM & GSM.
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
KFVS-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gknqzk-3-238-130-41-42 in your application.
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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.