LOCAL SALES ASSISTANT - KVVU

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About KVVU:

KVVU, FOX5, is the #1 station in Las Vegas, and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are "Local. Las Vegas." Committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, FOX5 KVVU delivers 16 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Honor Flights, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Las Vegas Thrill, and many more.

Job Summary/Description:

KVVU is looking for a Local Sales Assistant who will provide primary clerical support for the local sales staff. This position assists Multimedia Sales Managers and Media Executives in all aspects of the sales process, including good stewardship of client business.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Order entry with a high level of accuracy
- Working with clients directly on making goods, resolving discrepancies, and posting reports
- Respond appropriately to incoming calls and emails from clients
- Working with assets to include ordering, implementation, and fulfillment of digital and non-traditional advertising campaigns
- Assisting Media Executives with broadcast and digital order entry, setting up and pulling reports, preparing multimedia presentations and supporting documents, coordinating sales projects, and promotional support for clients

Qualifications/Requirements:

- High School Graduate or equivalent; College degree preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Dependability and punctuality
- Excellent follow-through and detailed orientation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; handle multiple duties simultaneously
- Effectively communicate with others
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KVVU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.