What are the responsibilities and job description for the MULTIMEDIA SALES ASSISTANT - WGGB position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
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 43 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.
About WGGB:
Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.
Job Summary/Description:
Western Mass News (ABC 40, CBS3, Fox6) is seeking an organized, resourceful, detail-oriented individual to provide administrative support to our sales team. Qualified candidates must be able to assist with all aspects of sales to help achieve maximum bookings. Successful candidates should have a positive attitude, excellent time management, and organizational and communication skills combined with proven skills with Microsoft Office products. (M. E. Training)
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Director of Sales and Sales Staff with their daily duties.
- Assist in the development of sales proposals, marketing materials, reports, and client presentations.
- Coordinate digital ads and upload them to the platform.
- Efficiently work with the team/management to deliver a high level of service.
- Create digital reports and track digital campaigns.
- Track progress on various sales initiatives.
- Assist in the handling of resolving billing discrepancies.
- Ability to perform at a high level, multitask efficiently, and meet deadlines in this fast-paced environment.
- Input and maintain select orders for Account Executives, including revisions.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position will also be designed to be a training program with a path to becoming a Media Executive (salesperson) after 1-year in the position. Applicants must be willing to transition into a Media Executive position within 1-year.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong computer skills with attention to detail is essential
- Functional knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook
- Ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
- Proficient communication skills
- Work independently and manage time effectively
- Knowledge of WideOrbit software is a plus, but willing to train
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)
WGGB-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.
