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08/15/2022

National Sales Assistant

WCWG-TV

Company WXII/WCWG
Position National Sales Assistant
Description WCWG TV is looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player with exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor is essential along with the flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment. Individual will work closely with the sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. Specifically, you'll work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This is a great opportunity in a growing organization for someone who is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. This career opportunity is a great way to get your foot in the door at a highly-respected TV station and begin a career with Hearst Television, an industry-leading television station group.

Responsibilities:

Entering and maintaining all national orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of all WO Platform orders to WideOrbit.

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

Create supportive marketing materials for sales department.

Effectively communicate with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.

Maintain organized filing systems

Prepare proposals as requested by national sales manager.

Keep progress tabs on various sales initiatives.

Work cooperatively with managers, co-workers and clients to deliver a high-level of service.

Interact with co-workers, clients and the viewing public in a professional manner, both on the phone and in person

In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements:

Must have computer and software experience.

Previous commercial television experience a plus.

Qualifications Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, WideOrbit, and Strata a plus.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Consistently meet deadlines in a challenging and dynamic environment.

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.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Contact Human Resources
Email htvhrdept@hearst.com

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