What are the responsibilities and job description for the WLKY Sales Client Specialist position at Hearst Television?
WLKY-TV, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY is looking for a Sales Client Specialist to assist the sales team. You will work with the sales team on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. You will report to the General Sales Manager. This career opportunity is a great way to get your foot in the door at a respected TV station and begin a career with Hearst Television, an industry-leading television station group.
Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain all national or local orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of all MediaLine/WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
- Help develop sales proposals, advertising packages and client presentations
- Create supportive marketing materials for sales department
- Communicate with our teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
- Prepare proposals based on account executive direction
- Facilitate progress on several sales projects
- Work cooperatively with managers, co-workers and clients to deliver a high-level of service
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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
- Must be focused and organized
- Previous commercial television experience preferred
- Must take pride in work, respond to instruction well, thrive in a fast-paced environment, 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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off