WATE-TV
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at http://www.Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
WATE-TV6, the ABC affiliate in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide outstanding support to our Sales Department. The ideal candidate must have a positive winning attitude, be detail oriented, possess superior data entry and proofreading skills, have strong organizational skills as well as effective oral and written communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Experience in television broadcasting is not required, but professionalism, accuracy and efficiency are mandatory.
The ideal candidate must have a positive winning attitude, be detail oriented, possess superior data entry and proofreading skills, have strong organizational skills as well as effective oral and written communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
Experience in television broadcasting is not required, but professionalism, accuracy and efficiency are mandatory.
- Additional Job Description
- Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department
- Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices and procedures
- Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources
- Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems
- Prepares forms and reports
- Monitors inventory
- Maintains files and other business records
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- High School diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department
- Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices and procedures
- Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources
- Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems
- Prepares forms and reports
- Monitors inventory
- Maintains files and other business records
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
ADDITIONAL INFO
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled No Phone Calls Please
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar