Multimedia Sales Assistant-WGGB

Multimedia Sales Assistant

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 43 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.

Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.

Job Summary / Description

Western Mass News is seeking a friendly, positive, self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide a variety of administrative support duties and increase productivity as Sales Assistant to the sales organization. The individual must thrive in a team environment, have a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work culture. The Sales Assistant position is vital in helping Western Mass News' local partners grow. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sales Management and Sales Staff
• Order entry / maintenance, including avails, proposals, pre / post logs
• Create PowerPoint sales presentations for clients as well as station initiatives
• Daily management of inventory changes / program changes
• Pull and provide detailed reports for management, as well as sales staff and clients
• Create, prepare, and maintain sales collateral and packages for sales staff and other projects
• Assist traffic with order entry and copy -Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed
• Assist with research, traffic, and programming functions within the sales department

Qualifications / Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, college or technical degree preferred

Microsoft software experience using PowerPoint, Word & Excel required

Strong organizational and phone skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with attention to detail

Salary / Wage

$18.00 - $20.00 / hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type

Full-Time