Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Administrative Assistant - KGNS

About KGNS:

KGNS TV's market dominance begins with a prime offering of NBC, CBS, ABC, CW and Telemundo affiliations; and a delivery daily newscasts across multiple broadcasts and digital streams including desktop and mobile. KGNS TV, the areas' leading news broadcaster is located in the Laredo, Texas Metropolitan area and serves a combined population of over 790,000 (seven hundred ninety thousand) on the South Texas and US/Mexico border. The area consisting of Webb, Zapata, Dimmit, LaSalle, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Duval and Jim Hogg counties; and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico is geographically poised for success between two nations. A thriving and dynamic area for all things news, the Laredo Metro area houses a diverse economy that is often immune to economic anomalies experienced by the rest of the country. Touted the number 1 (one) inland port on the US/Mexico border and diverse in her economy, whether it be ranching, agriculture, international trade, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing or oil/gas, Laredo and our sister cities offer a wide range of industries to foster a consistently healthy economy. Laredo's population is a diverse blend of ethnicities with a median age of 27 (twenty seven). Her young and vibrant energy lends itself to a history that offers entertainment, a wide array of eateries and a cultural immersion in a unique experience that can only be held by the romance of this US / Mexico border culture.

A home to many successful broadcasters, KGNS TV has a reputation of preparing reporters, producers, and anchors for their next move, which includes moves to larger metro markets. On the sales and marketing side, training integrated marketing techniques is one of the reasons our team continues to thrive. The KGNS TV family is one where integrity, ethics, and personal growth are fostered. After all, it's always sunny in Laredo, Texas.

Job Summary/Description:

KGNS is looking for a dependable and self-motivated Assistant. Whether you're a veteran with experience or right out of high school/college, this is the perfect job to jump start your career. The receptionist/business-sales assistant is our guests first point of contact. As such, the ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills working to provide a professional, friendly and helpful atmosphere for staff, clients and guests. In addition, the candidate in this role must display a professional appearance, attitude, be dependable and able to perform confidential clerical, administrative, and sales assignments.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Serve as the face of the company, offering friendly and professional greeting to those entering the building or calling in on the phone
* Check in and check out visitors
* Maintain the Reception and Lobby area, keeping it clean and free of clutter
* Notify employees of guest arrivals
* Maintain files in an organized fashion
* Answer multi-line telephone system Sort and deliver mail/packages
* USPS/FedEx administration and internal mail distribution
* Maintain sufficient supplies, inventory, ordering and organizing
* Perform general clerical and sales data input duties as assigned
* Code invoices in accordance with company GL
* Assist the sales department in entering orders and sending out invoices
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
* Must take initiative and be a problem-solver
* English Speaker is a MUST - Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred
* Must be detail-oriented and exceptionally well organized
* Great people skills and a positive, can-do attitude are essential
* Proficiency with computers, Microsoft office programs, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Qualified, interested applicants may 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxq8oj-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.