SALES ASSISTANT - WLBT

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 45 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  WLBT:

WLBT is Mississippi’s flagship television station and the clear #1 local TV and digital media brand in Central Mississippi. As an NBC affiliate, WLBT consistently delivers award‑winning local news coverage, and we keep our viewers safe and informed with the most accurate First Alert Weather team. Located in the state’s largest TV market and capital city, our area features top‑tier museums, multiple universities, and the state’s leading medical facilities, including the renowned University of Mississippi Medical Center. With Mississippi’s mild climate, outdoor recreation is a way of life, supported by an extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails throughout the metro. And for quick getaways, Jackson is just a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and all the fun you can handle in New Orleans. 

Sports fans will feel right at home here. Our DMA includes two SWAC programs, Jackson State and Alcorn State, and fans of SEC athletics are near four powerhouse schools: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and LSU. Pro sports are close by as well, with Saints and Pelicans action in New Orleans and Grizzlies games in Memphis. 

Job Summary/Description:

WLBT-TV in Jackson, MS, is seeking an organized, resourceful, detail-oriented individual to provide support to the sales management team, Media Executives, and station clients. The individual will work directly with the sales team and management to provide client customer service and delivery of sales commitments. An ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who works well under pressure, has good time management skills, and one who likes to solve problems with a positive attitude.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

* Assist the Director of Sales and Multimedia Sales Managers in order entry and maintenance
* Pull and provide detailed reports for management, as well as sales staff and clients
* Assist as needed during the political season, including uploading information to the FCC website
* Support the local sales team as needed
* Entry of broadcast and digital orders when needed
* Organizing and maintaining a high level of customer service on an ongoing basis
* Verifying the accuracy of orders
* Pulling monthly proof of performance reports for clients
* Helping create sales presentations

Qualifications/Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office – especially Excel and Word
* Strong phone and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Desire to provide outstanding customer service

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)

WLBT-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.

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