Job Description
AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.
We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.
We are currently seeking a Sales Assistant to join our pricing & inventory and direct response team based in our New York, New York headquarters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing booked business and key accounts
- Developing strong relationships with agency assistants and buyers
- Supporting Account Directors on all aspects of deal management
- Preparing all order letters in order to enter deals into the respective systems Sending out traffic instructions and track down tapes
- Maintaining outlists and cut-off times for their respective Account Directors.
- Sending flowcharts and log times to agencies
- Resolving discrepancies with agency assistants/buyers and negotiating makegoods.
- Entering sales plans into WideOrbit.
- Processing allocations, flighting and move requests.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-2 Years relevant experience
- Previous position in sales environment or internship experience a plus
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc)
- Strong written, oral, and communication skills
The base compensation for this position is $40,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Top Skills
What We Do
AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we’re the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing.
Our brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. We also operate AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production and distribution operation, AMC Networks International, our international programming business, and 25/7 Media, our production services business.
We’re behind some of the most celebrated and acclaimed original content in television and film history, from pantheon-level TV series Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul to Academy Award-winning independent dramas like Boyhood, to the biggest drama series on cable for over ten years, The Walking Dead, and so much more.
We have a long history of building loyal and engaged fan communities, creating new formats, delivering new experiences, generating buzz, and we work hard every day to bring new and innovative stories and ideas to life.
