About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WANF:
Would you like to work in the #7 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH in Atlanta, Georgia provides the community with award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity, the energy, the chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
The National Sales Assistant role is a blend of administrative, computer, and sales support duties. This role is the connector between the station and national advertising agencies. You will have daily interaction with agencies and provide them excellent customer service guiding advertising schedules from start to finish. Gray Atlanta offers flexibility in your work schedule, top benefits, and career advancement.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 40% Entry of national sales orders in a consistent error-free manner
- 20% Works and maintains all pre-empts and make-goods
- 20% Maintain and update national account files and database, including FCC public file
- 20% Research and resolution of log discrepancies
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous sales/service support and office experience
- Experience in broadcast media or digital media
- Proficiency in Microsoft software including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Wide Orbit Connect, Wide Orbit Media Sales, and Wide Orbit Traffic
- Strong organizational and phone etiquette skills
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Strong time management skills
- Detail and purposeful mindset
- Ability to work well in a demanding environment
- Ability to maintain a cheerful outlook and communicate diplomatically with clients
- Ability to work well in a team environment, aiding peers when needed
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )
WANF-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.