Sales Assistant

FOX Television StationsMilwaukee, WI
Onsite

About The Position

FOX6 Milwaukee 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 FOX6 Sales Team to drive revenue across all platforms. Your primary focus will be day-to-day interaction with FOX Station Sales (FSS), the company’s national sales organization. You will also collaborate with various areas of the sales department, including digital sales, traffic, and research.

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's college degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn industry software, including WideOrbit and Kantar

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
  • Assist with additional projects and duties as assigned

Benefits

  • medical/dental/vision
  • insurance
  • a 401(k) plan
  • paid time off
  • other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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