Sales Assistant

Fox•Oakland, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! FOX 2 San Franscisco is a dynamic and innovative media organization committed to delivering top-notch content across multiple platforms. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented team player to join our Sales Team and contribute to our continued success. As a Sales Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the FOX2 Sales Team to drive revenue across all platforms. Your primary focus will be day-to-day interaction with Local and National Account Executives and Sales Managers. You will also collaborate with various areas of the sales department, including digital sales, traffic, and research. The FOX 2 Sales Team has an amazing opportunity for an experienced Account Executive to generate digital and broadcast advertising revenue for San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose’s top local television station.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Personable and positive with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn industry software, including WideOrbit, Media Sales, AOS and other media platforms.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Comfortable working with numbers and data, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of order management and reporting.

Responsibilities

Enter advertising orders and revisions in the WideOrbit Traffic system
Confirm sales orders in WideOrbit Connect
Communicate with national sales representatives regarding preempted commercials and make-good offers, and follow up on unresolved issues through completion
Provide weekly exact commercial advertising times to sales representatives or advertisers
Work with the Finance department on invoicing, discrepancies, and collection issues
Notify sales representatives and clients of any late runs due to programming overruns, breaking news, or other changes
Support Sales Managers by coordinating with Creative Services on commercial production projects
Support local Account Executives with order entry, proposals, and reporting
Oversee paid programming by working directly with FSS to ensure all time periods are sold, including program titles and CIA checks
Collaborate with the Traffic department on advertising copy management
Partner with other sales support personnel as needed
Work with Sales Management on political advertising, including maintaining contracts, ensuring FCC paperwork is complete, and verifying that cash-in-advance payments have been received
Maintain political files on the FCC website
Support other station departments and initiatives as needed
Collaborate with Media Buyers, clients, and their assistants, fostering strong relationships.
Assist with additional projects and duties as assigned