SALES ASSISTANT - KMVT

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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 KMVT:

KMVT - Your Hometown Station. No other station in Idaho can make that claim. For nearly 70 years, KMVT has been the dominant television and digital media station in Southern Idaho. KMVT 11 serves a 7-county DMA and is Southern Idaho’s most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online. KMVT (CBS) is the only full-service News station in Southern Idaho, and we also operate KSVT (FOX) and NMVT (CW) television stations in the market.

Our Gray Digital Media platforms allow our team to work with clients all over the State of Idaho and the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

Our Advertising Sales Department seeks a detail-oriented, technology-savvy Sales Assistant capable of producing creative impact sales presentations, managing multiple projects simultaneously, inputting orders, and being an overall part of the selling process. This position requires someone who understands what it means to work hard and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must possess a positive attitude and be experienced with PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to work independently.

Duties/Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Communication with Managers and assigned Media Executives on all business.
• Order entry for Media Executives.
• Maintenance of preemptions, client aging, and avails.
• Assistance with presentation building.
• General assistance as assigned.
• This position also acts as a backup for the National Sales Assistant, Traffic Department, and Front Desk as needed.
• Attend Sales meetings and trainings.
• Updating team metrics as assigned.
• Assist General Manager and Office Manager as needed including organizing and executing staff functions.
• Manage contests and pick contest winners.
• Post Obituaries to KMVT Website.
• Manage community event postings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Detail Oriented
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
• PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Data entry.
• Front-facing client communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.

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)

KMVT-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well