• Sales Assistant

    Nexstar Media Group (East Syracuse, NY)


    NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV), located in East Syracuse, New York, has an immediate opening for a Local/National Sales Assistant. The Sales Assistant will work within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic, and accounting standpoint. Furthermore, the Sales Assistant will provide clerical support to department personnel as needed. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a collaborative approach and passion for helping others, we would like to explore this opportunity with you to join our innovative, multimedia marketing team.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Provides dedicated clerical support to the Sales Department.

    + Stays current with the latest traffic policies, procedures, and practices.

    + Enters order, traffic, and accounting data with accuracy and attention to detail using computer systems and other resources.

    + Responds to customer inquiries and resolves account issues in a timely and professional manner.

    + Completes and submits forms and reports.

    + Tracks and maintains inventory levels.

    + Maintains accurate, organized, and up-to-date files and business records.

    + Performs additional tasks and projects as assigned.

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    + Minimum one year of experience in providing administrative support or clerical assistance, preferably in sales or media.

    + Proficient in operating computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.

    + Meticulous and organized with attention to detail to ensure efficient job performance.

    + Highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    + Consistently perform effectively under daily deadlines.

    + High School diploma required.

    + Fluency in English required.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Compensation Range: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

     

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.