SALES ASSISTANT - KPTV

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 KPTV:

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary/Description:

Assistant role. You 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 the Station'spartners grow. Be part of a team that strives to exceed our customer's expectations!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Order entry with a high level of accuracy, and revisions in Wide Orbit for broadcast and digital
• High level of data entry in multiple systems
• Contract maintenance and reconciliation
• Working directly with clients and/or Account Executives on makegoods
• Resolving discrepancies
• Campaign pre//post sales maintenance
• Creating and pulling sales reports
• Responding appropriately to incoming calls and emails from clients
• Setting up and pulling reports
• Responding to calls and emails from clients

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school graduate required, college degree preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and dependable to complete tasks as assigned
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred proficiency with Wide Orbit Traffic and Media Sales; skilled at Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Broadcast experience preferred

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)

KPTV-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

Preferred

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

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