National Sales Assistant
Milwaukee WI, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
WISN-TV, the Hearst Television Inc. affiliate in Milwaukee, WI is looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player with exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential along with the flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment. Individual will work closely with the sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. Specifically, you'll work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This is a great opportunity in a growing organization for someone who can maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. This career opportunity is a great way to get your foot in the door at a highly respected TV station and begin a career with Hearst Television, an industry-leading television station group.
Job Responsibilities:
• Process and maintain national advertising contracts and orders with a high degree of accuracy.
• Coordinate the scheduling, launch, and execution of advertising campaigns across broadcast and digital platforms.
Manage political – FCC uploads, payment reconciliation, order entry, and makegoods
Paid programming order entry and coordination
Work with Research to update inventory and rate cards
• Assist Account Executives and Sales Managers in developing customized sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
• Create compelling support materials and marketing collateral for the sales team.
• Track and monitor the progress of sales initiatives and special projects.
• Compile, analyze, and distribute digital campaign performance reports.
• Assist in developing digital recaps and client-facing presentations that demonstrate campaign results and ROI.
• Support sales leadership with performance reporting and presentation materials.
• Create and manage a bi-weekly sales department newsletter.
• Serve as backup support for the Traffic Department and Digital Client specialists as needed.
• Maintain organized records, files, and departmental documentation.
• Vacation Relief Duties as Assigned
• Communicate effectively with Sales, Traffic, Production, Finance, and Digital Operations teams.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and external clients.
Experience Requirements:
- Previous experience in sales support, media operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field preferred.
- Broadcast television, digital advertising, or media industry experience is a plus.
- Strong computer and software proficiency required. Previous experience in sales support, media operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field preferred.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint applications.
- Experience with WideOrbit, MediaLine, or similar media platforms preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present campaign performance data.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and dependable in a fast-paced environment.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Health and Welfare Programs Including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement and Income Protection Programs Including a 401k plan
- Work/Life Programs Including Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Apply to learn more about the great benefits Hearst has to offer!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong computer and software proficiency
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and present campaign performance data
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Self-motivated and dependable in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in sales support, media operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field
- Broadcast television, digital advertising, or media industry experience
- Experience with WideOrbit, MediaLine, or similar media platforms
- Related military experience will be considered
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
