Broadcast Sales Assistant – Fast-Paced Media Team

fox com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FOX 32 Chicago is seeking a Sales Assistant to support a fast‑paced sales team across broadcast and digital platforms. You’ll assist Account Executives with order entry, revisions, and reporting in WideOrbit, while coordinating with sales reps and buyers.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, capable of handling multiple priorities, and comfortable working with numbers. Proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to learn industry software is required.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a positive, professional approach.
• Comfortable working with numbers and data with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn industry software, including WideOrbit, Media Sales, AOS, and other media platforms.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Executives with advertising order entry, revisions, and reporting in the WideOrbit Traffic system.
• Communicate with sales representatives and buyers regarding preempts, make-good offers, program changes, late runs, and other account activity.
• Provide weekly advertiser reports, including spot times and post reports.
• Collaborate with sales representatives and buyers to address invoicing, discrepancies, and collection issues.
• Support Sales Management with political advertising, including maintaining contracts, ensuring FCC documentation is complete, and verifying cash-in-advance payments.
• Collaborate with the Traffic department on advertising copy management.
• Support other station departments and initiatives as needed.
• Perform additional projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communication

Numerical/data analysis

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

WideOrbit

AOS

Media Sales

Job description

FOX 32 Chicago is seeking a Sales Assistant to support a fast‑paced sales team across broadcast and digital platforms. You’ll assist Account Executives with order entry, revisions, and reporting in WideOrbit, while coordinating with sales reps and buyers.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, capable of handling multiple priorities, and comfortable working with numbers. Proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to learn industry software is required.