Sales Assistant

Northern News Now Sales Department is seeking a self-motivated individual whose primary duties will be to provide administrative support to the Account Executives and Sales Management Team.

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 KBJR:

Duluth is located on Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then you can consider Duluth paradise. If you prefer the offerings of the big city life, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive down I-35. Our building, office space and studios are state of the art. Located in Canal Park, considered one of Minnesota's top tourist destinations. We have views of Lake Superior and the Hillside of Downtown Duluth. We are walking distance to the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.

Learn more about KBJR:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohxvt9jZbLg

 

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

- We are looking for an upbeat, hard-working individual to help our sales team keep leading the way in market revenue.
- Responsible for entering and maintaining sales orders in WideOrbit traffic system.
- Work with Account Executives and Sales Management on projects and presentations.
- Create, prepare, and maintain sales packages for sales staff and other projects assigned by management.
- Assist with traffic logs daily and submit make goods when commercials don't air as scheduled.
- Pull and provide detailed reports for management as well as sales staff and clients.
- Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed.
- Assist with research, traffic, and programming functions within the sales department.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A strong candidate must be detail oriented, excellent data entry and have strong communication skills. This individual must be proficient in Office Products and general computer skills.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

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

KBJR-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.