Sales Assistant-KGWN

Job Category: Sales 

Requisition Number: SALES010919 

Posting Details

• Posted: April 24, 2024
• Full-Time

Locations

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Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA

Job Details

Description

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 KGWN:

Wyoming News Now has the #1 stations in the Wyoming DMA. With stations in Casper, Cheyenne and Scottsbluff, NE we are focused on telling local stories that matter. We are dominant both on broadcast and digital. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

The sales department is seeking a friendly, positive, self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide a variety of administrative support and increase productivity as Local Sales Assistant to the sales organization. Must thrive in a team environment, have a strong work ethic, be detail oriented and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work culture. The Local Sales Assistant position is vital in helping Wyoming News Now local partners grow. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations. The right candidate could work into an Account Executive position.

Duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

- Accurate order and copy entry and revisions in Wide Orbit for broadcast and digital as well as sending out avails.

- Manage preemptions

- Act as liaison between Wyoming News Now Sales, Traffic, Marketing and Advertisers

- Be responsible for small and seasonal accounts

- Provide support to Sales Management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Sales Assistant must have good communication skills and be able to interface with the sales team.

• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment

• Broadcast and digital sales experience required

• Proficiency Media Sales, PowerPoint, Word and Excel are required

• Must be highly organized, dependable and detailed oriented

• Strong mathematical skills required

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

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.