Sales Assistant

Responsibilities

• Entering and maintaining all national orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of all MediaLine/WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
• Learning aspects of the traffic and programming department and working hand and hand with traffic and programming support.
• Affixing show numbers to programs in Titan software and maintaining an organized system for tracking.
• Keeping up-to-date records of program changes, updates, and cancellations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed.
• Aiding in the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
• Aiding in the collection of traffic instructions from account executives and advertising agencies to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Aiding in the oversight of completion and distribution of the program grids, ensuring all shows are scheduled correctly and efficiently.
• Creating supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
• EFFECTIVELY communicating with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
• Maintaining organized filing systems.
• Preparing proposals based on account executive requests.
• Keeping progress tabs on various sales initiatives.
• Working cooperatively with managers, co-workers, and clients to deliver a high-level of service.
• Interacting with co-workers, clients, and the viewing public in a professional manner, both on the phone and in person.

Requirements

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Previous commercial television experience a plus.
• Military experience will be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, WideOrbit, and MediaLine preferred.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Capable of learning new systems promptly and thoroughly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be highly-focused, organized, and detail oriented.
• Must take pride in work, respond to instruction well, thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working independently, and perform at a consistently high-level.
• Deal with the daily stresses and pressures associated with commercial television sales.
• Extreme attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Related military training and experience will be considered.

Skills

• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you.
• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.