SALES ASSISTANT - WVLT

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WVLT:

WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. We produce 58 hours of local news per week on our CBS and CW stations. At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities, yet maintains a small-town feel.

Job Summary/Description:  

WVLT-TV has an immediate opening for a friendly, positive, self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide a variety of administrative support duties and increase productivity as a Sales Assistant to the sales organization. The individual must be organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, and thrive in a team environment, have a strong work ethic, be a detail-oriented, excellent communicator, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work culture.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Highly organized and proactive with strong initiative
- Assist as a backup to the Copy Coordinator
- Highly organized and proactive with strong initiative
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
- Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
- Provide support to Sales Management and Sales Staff
- Order entry/maintenance, including avails, proposals, pre/post logs
- Create PowerPoint sales presentations
- Daily management of inventory changes/program changes
- Pull and provide detailed reports for management, as well as sales staff and clients
- Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed
- Assist with research
- Strong phone, communication, and listening skills
- Desire to provide outstanding customer service

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Microsoft software experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is required
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
- Must have a valid Tennessee Driver License
- Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

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)

WVLT-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.