Job Details
Description
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WAVE:
WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the area's most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Television family, WAVE is on the leading edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, film-making, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.
Job Summary/Description:
WAVE seeks a detail-oriented, technology-savvy Sales Assistant capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously such as inputting orders, providing assistance, and being an overall part of the sales process. The ideal candidate must be very organized with a positive attitude who can prioritize while calmly multitasking. Excellent data entry skills are essential. You will enjoy working in a fun culture that offers a professional environment with excellent growth opportunities. We offer extensive sales and marketing training and the best advertising products to sell in the market.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Act as a secondary client contact, understanding client goals and optimizing success for each campaign
- Work closely with Multimedia Salespersons to provide assistance as needed
- Assist with creating presentations and any other necessary tasks that are relevant to meeting team goals
- Must be able to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Promote positive working relationships within the department
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A strong interest and passion for advertising
- BA/BS degree preferred
- Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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)
WAVE-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
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