Full Time Job
National Sales Assistant
WALA
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
About WALA:WALA FOX10 News is a local media organization producing news, weather and original content for the Gulf Coast. Located in Mobile, AL. WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state of Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture and is committed to the community.
Job Summary/Descriptions:
The National Sales Assistant provides full-time sales support for the National Sales Manager and General Sales Manager, as needed. This is a great opportunity in a successful, vibrant organization for someone who is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. This career opportunity is a great way to become an important part of a highly-respected TV station and begin a career with Gray Television, an industry-leading television station group.
Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist National Sales Manager in day-to-day duties
- Regular professional communication with the National Sales Manager, National Agencies, and with station traffic department via phone, email and in person
- Enter, confirm and maintain all new, revised and cancelled 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 and National agencies across the country for approvals 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
Maintain national political public files as well as updates to FCC political website:
* Maintain organized filing systems and in timely manner
* Develop a thorough understanding of Nielsen ratings, WideOrbit Sales and other research tools
* Work cooperatively with managers, co-workers, and clients to deliver a high level of service
* Other duties as assigned by Sales Management.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Television and digital sales experience preferred.
- Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint experience is preferred.
- Some negotiation skills are required.
- Ability to communicate effectively is required.
- Must represent the station with professionalism and integrity.
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, 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-gkqnkp-18-224-44-108-42 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.