Sales Assistant

Job Description

Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.
• • Ensure all orders on WTNH/WCTX-TV are booked and revised according to specs & guidelines and are booked properly in the system for assigned account executive(s)
• • Executing flighting of deals, as well as making necessary adjustments for program changes
• Check contracts daily to confirm the systems match and back-up paperwork is accurate, completing tracking sheets
• Handle pre-empts/makegoods
• Maintain reports, research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Foster effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Assist with digital order booking and maintenance

Requirements/Qualifications
• BA in business, marketing, communications or related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel to assist with presentations and proposals
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak sales seasons.

REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
• No budgetary responsibility
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Sales Assistant reports to Sales management and works directly with Account Executive sales teams & Inventory Manager.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxjn7o-18-118-217-142-42 in your application.