- Full Time
- Anywhere
WCMH-TV
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WCMH (NBC) in Columbus, OH is looking for a Sales Assistant. The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic and accounting perspective. The Sales assistant is also responsible for performing all clerical functions required by department personnel as needed.
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
- Maintains files and other business records
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Receive, interpret and input highly detailed commercial copy based on agency instructions, flight dates, rotations and multiple revisions within deadlines
- Work with sales and sales assistants (both internally and on the agency side) regarding commercials and copy rotations
- Maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts to provide excellent customer service
- Maintain commercial copy instructions/files
- Handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and independently
- Cross train and serve as back up to team members as needed
- Adhere to Company policy and applicable federal, state and local legislation to appropriately schedule commercial copy rotation
- Maintain accurate data entry and record keeping and invoicing
REQUIREMENTS
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
- Time management skills necessary to multitask order entry and creating presentations in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to assess needs of clients/team members in order to meet the needs of the business.
- Problem-solving and deductive reasoning is required to accomplish tasks.
- Clear and concise communications both through writing & presentation skills.
- Effective use of time is very important in this position.
- Excellent customer service skill.
- Ability to learn systems & terminology in the broadcast and digital world
- Attitude is key to being an asset to the company, a willingness to learn the business.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
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
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar