National Sales Assistant

Job Description

WLKY-TV, the Hearst Television CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY has an immediate opening in our Sales Department for a National Sales Assistant. The Sales Assistant works closely with the National Sales Manager to ensure effective oversight of national advertising campaigns across multiple media platforms. We seek a highly focused and goal-oriented candidate with excellent problem-solving skills. Accuracy, computer proficiency, and enthusiasm are vital to success in this role. The position requires adept handling of time-sensitive data that is of significant value to our clients and our organization. This is a great opportunity to develop and enhance valuable, marketable skill sets while contributing to the success of our award-winning sales team. WLKY-TV is part of Hearst Television, an industry leader that offers a comprehensive benefits package for this in-office opportunity.

Resonsibilities:
• Work closely with the National Sales Manager on day-to-day duties and communicate effectively with media sales executives across the country.

• Enter and maintain national advertising orders in systems including Wide Orbit and Strata.

• Maintain national political public files.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Fulfill customer service requests for items such as schedule log times, posting analysis, etc.

• Assist in the creation of sales proposals, advertising packages and client presentations.

• Develop proficiency with Nielsen, Media Monitors, and other industry research tools.

• Coordinate paid programming sales.

• Research billing discrepancies and assist with post-schedule reconciliations.

Qualifications:
• Prior administrative experience preferred.

• Related military training and experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy9m7k-3-131-110-169-42 in your application.