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NATIONAL & REGIONAL SALES ASSISTANT - KBTX

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies, as well as additional media properties such as video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KBTX: KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For nearly 70 years, weve been the dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces about 40 hours of original content each week across our broadcast and streaming platforms.

Job Summary: KBTX Media is seeking an organized, meticulously detail?oriented individual to provide administrative support for our national and regional sales accounts. The role includes assisting the National Sales Manager and local Media Executives, serving as a backup for all account traffic instructions, and managing account-related duties such as order entry, order management, post?buy analysis, client communication, and follow?up.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all station account management with special focus on national/regional accounts
• Provide support to sales management and the sales team for order entry in the WideOrbit Traffic system
• Daily maintenance of all national/regional contract orders, revisions, additions, etc.
• Daily make?good and preemption reconciliation, including sending make?good offers
• Local and network program change notifications
• Communicate with agencies: provide make?good offers, pre? or post?spot placement reports, confirmation of contracts, late?run notifications, research credit requests, or contract discrepancies
• Assist with daily log reconciliation
• Assist with daily traffic and copy maintenance as needed
• Assist with all political advertising contracts and FCC political file upkeep
• Assist with advanced log maintenance to allow for maximum use of inventory or provide advanced program change notifications/make?good offers

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented and proficient in accurate data entry
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask while meeting daily deadlines
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and managing time wisely
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior experience with WideOrbit Traffic systems is a plus
• Valid drivers license, dependable vehicle with insurance, and clean driving record
• Sales experience not required; motivation to join a top-selling sales team is important
• Associates Degree or Four-Year Degree in a related field preferred but not required

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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