Regional Sales Assistant

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Schenectady, NY

4h•$17 - $19

About The Position

WRGB/WCWN has an exciting opportunity for a Regional National Sales Assistant. If you would like to work in the exciting business of television sales, this could be the job for you! Responsibilities include: Primary function is data entry of national sales orders from national advertisers Daily entry of National Sales orders into the traffic system with accuracy and complying to order contract, inventory, and scheduling constraints. Daily maintenance and research on national sales orders to troubleshoot and resolve order-related issues and discrepancies Regular communication and collaboration with both internal and external contacts to ensure campaign success. Develop a strong understanding and adherence to the National sales process and nuances, systems, and SOPs Consistent independent prioritizing and organizing of workload with a sense of urgency and balance. Completion of assigned tasks within the given deadline. Regular generation, manipulation, and maintenance of reports both from internal systems and Excel spreadsheets. Daily use of Windows PC including Office programs such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word. Other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications: At least 1-2 years’ experience of administrative support preferred A high level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks under a deadline Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Consistently comply with organizational directives and national standard operating procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective interaction with internal and external team members Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel Broadcast Sales, media buying, or agency experience is a plus Maintain a positive demeanor and customer service focus EEO AND INCLUSIVITY: Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.20 to $19.20 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan. Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net. The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years’ experience of administrative support preferred
A high level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks under a deadline
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Consistently comply with organizational directives and national standard operating procedures.
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective interaction with internal and external team members
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Broadcast Sales, media buying, or agency experience is a plus
Maintain a positive demeanor and customer service focus

Responsibilities

Primary function is data entry of national sales orders from national advertisers
Daily entry of National Sales orders into the traffic system with accuracy and complying to order contract, inventory, and scheduling constraints.
Daily maintenance and research on national sales orders to troubleshoot and resolve order-related issues and discrepancies
Regular communication and collaboration with both internal and external contacts to ensure campaign success.
Develop a strong understanding and adherence to the National sales process and nuances, systems, and SOPs
Consistent independent prioritizing and organizing of workload with a sense of urgency and balance.
Completion of assigned tasks within the given deadline.
Regular generation, manipulation, and maintenance of reports both from internal systems and Excel spreadsheets.
Daily use of Windows PC including Office programs such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
Other duties as assigned