KLAS, 8 News Now the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, NV is actively recruiting for a National Sales Assistant to support national, political and local sales as well as traffic duties. This is a full time, full benefits position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs clerical functions for the Sales Department.
- Enters orders, traffic, and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources.
- Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems.
- Prepares forms, reports, post analysis, and program formats.
- Helps national manager maintain all aspects of political public file.
- Prepares quarterly compliance reporting to public website.
- Monitors inventory, preempts, makegoods and order revisions
- Maintains files and other business records.
- Manages daily request from Sales Management team and national sales organization.
- Help when needed at the front Receptionist desk.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Associate degree or equivalent related experience in television broadcasting, preferably in sales, advertising or traffic gained either through work experience or classroom study
- Thrives in a team environment and demonstrates leadership skills
- Highly organized with acute attention to detail and accuracy
- Exceptional time management and prioritizing skills with ability to multi-task
- Action-oriented with strong execution and follow up skills.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
- Fluency in English.
- MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of OSI, Strata, and comScore a plus!
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position requires a cooperative, pleasant attitude, and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges. May work in a high stress environment with deadline pressures. The employee in this position must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
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