Now Hiring - Cox Media Group, Inc. - Media And Communication Local Sales Assistant - WSB TV in Atlanta, GA

Position Overview

WSB Atlanta Radio is looking for a full-time Local Sales Assistant to support our sales team! In this position you will need to successfully operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will be a key contributor to our sales team's success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter sales orders into our internal operating system while meeting strict deadlines
• Maintain schedules and paperwork
• Resolve any advertiser schedule discrepancies
• Assist the local sales team in order entry and sales activity reports
• Perform general office duties including answering phones including the switchboard, back up for other assistants and other key clerical duties.
• Updating station materials including media kits, program one-sheets and other sales documents.
• Prepare post campaign reports
• Distribution of daily sales reports and daily order entry.
• Work with advertising agency representatives with makegoods, contracts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• A professional and positive attitude
• Highly organized and possess the ability to switch focus quickly when needed and work on multiple projects at the same time
• Accurate computer data entry skill and ability
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, able to act with a sense of urgency and adhere to set deadlines
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to work in highly collaborative environment
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills providing quick response time and accurate issue resolution.
• Results-driven and highly accountable
• Self-directed, motivated, and with exceptional multi-tasking abilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• B.A. preferred or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, written instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Experience with computer keying and experience in/familiarity with broadcasting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Media experience preferred (Wide Orbit traffic system experience a plus)