Advertising Sales Assistant & Traffic Specialist

JACKSON HEARST TELEVISION, INC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide administrative support to the Sales department. You will handle data entry for commercial traffic and assist with various duties, ensuring accurate and timely processing of orders and materials.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks in a broadcast advertising setting.

Qualifications

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects associated with advertising sales.
• Keen on learning new systems promptly and thoroughly.
• Must be focused and organized.
• Previous commercial television experience preferred.
• Must take pride in work, respond to instruction well and perform at a high-level.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of commercial instructions
• Collect and apply commercial material
• Liaison to a central facility
• Submit last-minute orders/revisions and log changes
• Coordinate locally received commercial material and distribute the final daily log
• Help with local station order/make good input and reporting needs

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hearst Television in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide administrative support to the Sales department. You will handle data entry for commercial traffic and assist with various duties, ensuring accurate and timely processing of orders and materials.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks in a broadcast advertising setting.