Local Sales Assistant

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

WAPT, the ABC/CBS affiliate in Jackson, MS has a position open for a Sales Assistant to provide general support to the Sales department of our station. You will provide administrative assistance to perform traffic and general responsibilities, including data entry of commercial traffic material.

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 materialDistribute the final daily log
• Help with local station order/ make good input and reporting needs

Requirements

• 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs