Sales Assistant
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•East Syracuse, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant. This role supports both traditional and digital sales efforts, helping to maximize station revenue through order entry, campaign execution, reporting, and administrative support. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who enjoys working collaboratively and is interested in growing a career in digital media and marketing.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive problem solver
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Minimum 1 year of administrative or clerical support experience required
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Photoshop/Illustrator is a plus
- Experience with digital platforms such as Google Ad Manager and social media ad managers (Facebook, TikTok, X) is a plus
- Knowledge of digital marketing, media planning, or advertising preferred
- 1–2+ years of digital marketing or media experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Sales Department
- Accurately enter and manage order, traffic, and billing data across systems
- Maintain and track inventory levels and ensure proper allocation
- Assist with billing reconciliation and account maintenance
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date files and business records
- Become proficient in station digital products and internal sales systems
- Coordinate digital campaign setup, deployment, and optimization
- Monitor campaign performance and generate detailed reports
- Facilitate creative production and campaign changes as needed
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients to ensure order accuracy and execution
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Stay current on traffic policies, procedures, and digital marketing trends
- Complete and submit required forms and reports
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
