What are the responsibilities and job description for the SALES ASSISTANT (P/T) - KHNL position at Gray Media?
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 47 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.
About Hawaii News Now:
KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC), and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. HNN's parent company is Gray Media, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. More on this topic can be consumed at hawaiinewsnow.com.
Salary/Wage:
$16.00 - $20.00/hr. (Depending on Experience)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) (or at the Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Part-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
Do you want to be a part of a winning sales team? Hawaii News Now is looking for a Digital Sales Assistant to join our fun and forward-thinking company. We are looking for someone eager to learn, detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a motivated team.
The Digital Sales Assistant is an essential member of a team responsible for protecting revenue for our various properties by booking business, optimizing orders, and following through on fulfillment for our advertising partner campaigns. In this role, you will support the Media Executives, serving as a secondary point of contact for our clients when needed, as well as a project manager, booking, maintaining, and optimizing campaigns.
This position will work in support of a team of Account Executives and report to the Director of Sales.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
Traits and Skills:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KHNL-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.
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 47 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.
About Hawaii News Now:
KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC), and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. HNN's parent company is Gray Media, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. More on this topic can be consumed at hawaiinewsnow.com.
Salary/Wage:
$16.00 - $20.00/hr. (Depending on Experience)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) (or at the Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Part-Time
_______________________
Job Summary/Description:
Do you want to be a part of a winning sales team? Hawaii News Now is looking for a Digital Sales Assistant to join our fun and forward-thinking company. We are looking for someone eager to learn, detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a motivated team.
The Digital Sales Assistant is an essential member of a team responsible for protecting revenue for our various properties by booking business, optimizing orders, and following through on fulfillment for our advertising partner campaigns. In this role, you will support the Media Executives, serving as a secondary point of contact for our clients when needed, as well as a project manager, booking, maintaining, and optimizing campaigns.
This position will work in support of a team of Account Executives and report to the Director of Sales.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
Traits and Skills:
- Propensity to take on tasks and see them through to the end. Known for getting the job done well
- Detail-oriented
- Confident when talking to new people or asking tough questions
- Thrives in a team atmosphere
- Talented user and learner of new technology tools, software, and systems
- Picks up and masters new concepts quickly
- Great listener
- Proven ability to juggle multiple projects in a changing, fast-paced environment
- Curious and excited about marketing and media
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KHNL-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.
Salary : $16 - $20