COPY/SALES SUPPORT COORDINATOR - WITN

NAB Leadership Foundation; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Traffic Copy/Sales Support Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy of advertising copy applied to television and digital schedules. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You'll be responsible for managing multiple projects, coordinating with advertisers, and supporting the sales team. If you're ready to contribute to a leading news station and make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of the commercial and promo database.
• Input advertiser instructions and reconcile logs for billing.
• Support GM and Sales Managers with administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Data Entry

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree

Job description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets, collectively reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated station. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets, totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Additionally, Gray Digital Media offers digital marketing strategies through a full-service digital agency. The company's media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WITN:

WITN, the #1 News station in eastern North Carolina, is located in Greenville, serving areas including New Bern, Jacksonville, Morehead City, and the Outer Banks.

Job Summary/Description:

WITN is seeking a detail-oriented Traffic Copy/Sales Support Coordinator to accurately apply advertising copy to television and digital schedules. The role requires strong attention to detail and involves digital input of client copy instructions, coordinating ads, managing missing copy, and resolving log and invoice discrepancies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining accuracy of the commercial, promo, and PSA database in WideOrbit Traffic, including filing and purging information.
2. Confirming traffic instructions with advertisers and agencies.
3. Inputting advertiser instructions into the database.
4. Filling and proofreading traffic logs for finalization.
5. Reconciling logs for billing.
6. Retrieving, reviewing, and uploading commercials, promos, and PSAs.
7. Providing a dub list of materials needed for Master Control.
8. Supporting the GM, Sales Managers, and other staff with administrative tasks.
9. Assisting front desk support as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Data entry experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching for the job title or station call letters, or by clicking "apply now" to upload their resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees should apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro portal.

Additional Info:

Gray Media is a drug-free workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with all applicable laws and prohibits workplace harassment. Employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before their first day.