National & Regional Sales Assistant - Kbtx

National & Regional Sales Assistant - KBTX

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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For nearly 70 years, we’ve been the dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces about 40 hours of original content each week across our broadcast and streaming platforms.

KBTX Media is seeking an organized, meticulously detail-oriented individual to provide administrative support for our national and regional sales accounts. Responsibilities include assisting the National Sales Manager and local Media Executives, as well as serving as a backup for all account traffic instructions.

This position will also assist with account management, including order entry, order management, post-buy analysis, client communication, and follow-up, along with all other duties associated with account management.

The ideal candidate will be trained for the position but must possess the following characteristics: positive attitude, self-motivation, professional appearance, excellent communication and time management skills, ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines, and work well within a team.

• Assist with all station account management with special focus on national/regional accounts
• Provide support to sales management and the sales team for order entry in the Wide Orbit Traffic system
• Daily maintenance of all national/regional contract orders, revisions, additions, etc.
• Daily makegood and preemption reconciliation, including sending makegood offers
• Local and network program change notifications
• Communication with agencies, including providing make-good offers, pre- or post-spot placement reports, confirmation of contracts, late-run notifications, research credit requests, or contract discrepancies
• Assist with daily log reconciliation
• Assist with daily traffic and copy maintenance as needed
• Assist with all political advertising contracts and FCC political file upkeep
• Assist with advanced log maintenance to allow for maximum use of inventory or provide advanced program change notifications/make-good offers

• Applicant must be detail-oriented and proficient in accurate data entry
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask while meeting daily deadlines
• Work well in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and managing time wisely
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Power Point
• Prior experience and working knowledge of Wide Orbit Traffic systems is a plus
• Possess a valid driver’s license, dependable mode of transportation with vehicle insurance, and a clean driving record
• Sales experience is not required; however, the motivation to become a member of one of the top-selling sales teams in the region is important.
• Associate’s Degree or Four-Year Degree in related field preferred, but not required

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