SALES ASSISTANT - WOIO/WUAB
About The Position
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. The Sales Assistant supports the WOIO/WUAB Sales team by providing administrative, order-entry, traffic coordination, and client-support services to help ensure accurate campaign execution across linear and digital platforms.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; college coursework/degree preferred.
- 1+ year of administrative support experience (broadcast/media sales support preferred).
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to learn traffic/CRM systems quickly.
- Clear written/verbal communication and strong customer-service mindset
Nice To Haves
- college coursework/degree preferred
- broadcast/media sales support preferred
Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain orders, revisions, and makegoods in the station order/traffic system; ensure accuracy of rates, flight dates, inventory, and copy instructions.
- Build and distribute sales materials (avails, proposals, pacing/recap reports, presentations) and assist Account Executives with client correspondence.
- Coordinate with Traffic, Billing, Production/Creative Services, Digital, and Promotions to confirm deadlines, specs, and spot delivery.
- Monitor campaign fulfillment and assist with stewardship: spot times, pre-empts, added value, and delivery reporting.
- Collect and manage creative assets and instructions; track copy/creative status and ensure on-time submission.
- Support billing functions: reconcile discrepancies, assist with affidavits, credit/rebill requests, and invoice back-up as needed.
- Maintain client and prospect records (CRM/contact lists), meeting notes, and internal trackers; support team scheduling and logistics.
- Provide reception/backup coverage and general office support as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
