Marketing Associate

Job Description

WHAM: Rochester's news and marketing leader in Upstate New York. We're hard-working, award winning, and value every member of our team.

WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV has an immediate opportunity for a Marketing Associate. If this might be you -- read on!

WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV in Rochester, NY is seeking candidates for Marketing Associate who will serve as a dedicated marketing, data and content powerhouse across the station's Sales and Solutions teams. The ideal candidate will be a well-organized multi-tasker with a passion for assisting others in the work group and contributing to the team's success. From time to time, the Marketing Associate may manage assigned accounts in the role of a junior Marketing Consultant.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Work efficiently with the team of Marketing Consultants (MC) and Management to support new and existing business in achievement of substantial client and station growth.
• Provide world-class administrative support to the MC's and Management and customer service to both existing and new clients, i.e. provide spot placements, assist in reconciling contracts etc.
• Collaborate with MC's to fulfill advertising clients' RFP requests and manage ad scheduling process.
• Team with MC's to help implement marketing campaigns utilizing both television and digital products
• Process customer account orders and billing information with diligent attention to detail.
• Enter trade orders and complete necessary back-up requirements for trade order entry.
• Manage preempts and develop make good plans to accurately represent client's delivery requirements.
• Team environment including backup responsibilities for other assistants.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Sales and Local Sales Managers.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Marketing or advertising experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to learn industry tools including, but not limited to Wide Orbit, BASE, Ad Connections, Outlook, Kantar, Nielsen, ComScore.
• Great attention to detail is essential along with the ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work with teammates to receive, digest, and determine necessary outcomes for an assignment.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $19.43 to $21.43 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0j46m-3-137-172-68-42 in your application.