Full Time Job
National Sales Assistant
WSAW
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
About WSAW:WSAW is Wausau's first TV station, debuting in 1954. It is the CBS affiliate that serves northcentral Wisconsin. As the leading broadcaster in the market, WSAW offers new and experienced sales professionals a unique career opportunity. As part of a publicly traded company, employees receive access to training and support from nationally renowned experts while retaining the opportunity to work and live in a smaller, more intimate environment. The culture at WSAW promotes positive relationships, encourages employee growth, and remains strong because the company invests to ensure its leading-edge position in the marketplace.
Job Summary/Description:
Provide administrative support to National Sales. Strong Communication, Organizational, and Problem Solving Skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Assist and support the National Sales Manager to service National Advertisers. Assist National Sales Manager in day-to-day duties.
- Enter, confirm and maintain all new, revised and canceled 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 Develop a thorough understanding of Comscore ratings, WideOrbit Sales and other research tooagencies 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
Qualifications/Requirements:
• The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to multitask, balance priorities, take direction, possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in an environment that is fast paced and deadline driven. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of Wide Orbit traffic systems is preferred, but not required. College degree is preferred.
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-gqne61-44-197-108-187-42 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.