Davenport,IA
Gray Television
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KWQC:
KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Job Summary/Description:
The Traffic/Sales Assistant position is primarily responsible for managing commercial copy including assignment of house numbers and data entry into the WideOrbit traffic system. The position is also responsible for the daily filling of the traffic logs and preparing the logs for our traffic hub. This positions will also provide support to our master control, promotions, programming, and sales departments. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work with others is a must. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and other computer systems is necessary and WO Traffic or traffic experience is desired but not required. Hours are (M-F) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 40 hours per week.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Maintain with accuracy the commercial, promo, and PSA database in WideOrbit Traffic. This includes filing, and purging of information in a timely fashion
• Confirm traffic instructions to various advertisers and agencies as needed
• Accurately input advertiser commercial instructions into the WideOrbit database
• Fill and proof traffic logs for finalization by the hub
• Reconciliation of completed logs for billing purposes
• Retrieve, review, and upload commercials, promos, and PSA’s for air
• Provide a dub list of needed materials for Master Control each day
• Provide admin support as needed to the GM, Sales Manager, AE's, and Promotions Director on a variety of tasks
• Provide support to the front desk as needed
* Ability to multi-task, maximize time-management skills, deliver clear and quick communication, and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* This Position is filled with daily interaction and collaboration with the account executives and directly reporting to sales management. A positive attitude to achieve team goals and support others is essential.
*Assures that sales processes including orders, commercial instructions, make-goods, and other related paperwork are input promptly and accurately in order to maximize revenue and inventory utilization.
* Works closely with Sales Management to prepare sales research pieces, presentations and recurring report data. All of these tasks must be completed with a high level of accuracy.
* Assists the Sales Management staff with all assigned tasks and responsibilities that pertain to achieving station goals and objectives. Understand that being willing to ask for help can be as important as providing it.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 1-2 years in an office setting recommended
• Ability to work well with others
• Positive Attitude
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KWQC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.