Media Sales Assistant

WAVY/WVBT, Nexstar owned television stations is currently seeking a Sales Assistant. The successful candidate will work to directly support station sales operations. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented and motivated. The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic coordination, promotional fulfillment, and accounting perspective. The Sales assistant is also responsible for performing all clerical functions required by department personnel as needed. Ideal candidates will have experience working with National and Political ad agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all clerical functions for the Local and National Sales Department

Maintains awareness of the most current policies, practices, and procedures for television commercials.

Enters order and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders, and other resources

Corresponds with customers and National Sales Office plus confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems

Manage Political Advertising orders

Manage our Political Public File

Prepares forms and reports

Monitors television commercial inventory

Maintains files and other business records

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

High School diploma

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields

Prior Wide Orbit experience a plus

Proficiency with computers. telephones, copiers, and scanners.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Sales Assistant must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

To be considered for this position you must complete the online application at

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