Sales and Marketing Assistant

Your Day-to-Day

• Assisting sales in input orders
• Assisting with customer payments received at the station
• Supporting the FCC political file
• Aiding in FCC Quarterly reporting
• Assisting with sales order entry and maintenance of order records
• Processing and recording customer payments
• Preparing deposits and reconciling payment records
• Aiding in billing follow-up
• Maintaining, updating, and ensuring accuracy of political ad documentation
• Coordinating with management to assure compliance
• Preparing and distributing sales materials
• Generating routine sales and revenue reports
• Filing and maintaining contract confirmations, insertion orders, traffic instructions, and other sales paperwork
• Answering phones and handling general sales inquiries
• Supporting logistical setup for sales events, client meetings, and station community activities
• Maintaining programming and inventory data in the traffic system
• Coordinating with finance/accounts receivable and the copy/traffic coordinator to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely invoicing and cash application
• Performing general administrative duties such as copying, scanning, mail distribution, ordering supplies, and maintaining organized files

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree or coursework in business/communications preferred
• 1–3 years of administrative or sales support experience preferred
• Broadcast sales or media industry experience is a plus
• Experience with order entry, billing, cash handling, and basic bookkeeping is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with numeric and regulatory data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service orientation and ability to interact professionally with advertisers, agencies, and internal teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with traffic/sales systems (OSI or similar), CRM systems, and basic finance processes is desirable
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and manage multiple requests from a fast-paced sales team
• Discretion handling sensitive financial and customer information

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment at the station
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required for events or reporting deadlines
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods, perform light lifting (up to 25 lbs) when setting up events or moving materials

EEO & Inclusivity

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay & Benefits

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Part time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, sick leave, and employee stock purchase plan.