SALES ASSISTANT - WFSB

Gray Media; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. in Connecticut seeks a friendly Sales Assistant to support the sales organization across Digital, Broadcast, and Marketing efforts. You will aid with order entry, proposals, avails, and reporting to help partners grow with the station.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. This is a full-time position in Southern New England.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college or technical degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and phone skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sales Management and Sales Staff for Digital, Broadcast, and Marketing efforts.
• Order entry/maintenance, including avails, proposals, pre/post logs, digital campaigns, and reporting
• Create PowerPoint sales presentations for clients as well as station initiatives
• Daily management of inventory changes/program changes
• Pull and provide detailed reports for management as well as sales staff and clients
• Create, prepare, and maintain sales collateral and packages for sales staff and other projects assigned by management
• Assist traffic with order entry and copy
• Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed
• Assist with research, traffic, and programming functions within the sales department

Skills

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Phone skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College or technical degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SALES017199

Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$50,000 - $60,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About WFSB:

Would you like to work in beautiful Southern New England? WFSB in Connecticut provides the community with the dominant #1-rated, award-winning local news, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather, including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

WFSB Channel 3 is seeking a friendly, positive, self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide a variety of administrative support duties and increase productivity as a Sales Assistant to the sales organization. The individual 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 Sales Assistant position is vital in helping WFSB’s local partners grow. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide support to Sales Management and Sales Staff for all Digital, Broadcast, and Marketing efforts.
• Order entry/maintenance, including avails, proposals, pre/post logs, digital campaigns, and reporting
• Create PowerPoint sales presentations for clients as well as station initiatives
• Daily management of inventory changes/program changes
• Pull and provide detailed reports for management as well as sales staff and clients
• Create, prepare, and maintain sales collateral and packages for sales staff and other projects assigned by management
• Assist traffic with order entry and copy
• Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed
• Assist with research, traffic, and programming functions within the sales department

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college or technical degree preferred.
• Microsoft software experience using PowerPoint, Word & Excel is required
• Strong organizational and phone skills and ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with attention to detail.

WFSB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.