Sales Assistant

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 KTVK/KPHO:

Arizona’s Family (KTVK & KPHO) is a media powerhouse located in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of Arizona’s Family is to empower Arizonans to live their best lives. Home to CBS 5 and 3TV, Arizona’s Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most Watched Television Station driven by the power of CBS programming and sports while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona’s Family doesn’t stop with linear television, azfamily.com is the market’s top performer in local multi-platform uniques. It is also home to Arizona’s Family Originals, our in-house original content production team that is working on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona that has more than one million downloads to date. But at the heart of it all is our commitment to Arizona. Community is the cornerstone of all we do at Arizona’s Family raising millions of dollars for charities across Arizona each year, creating a movement of kindness through our Surprise Squad and Pay it Forward initiatives, and providing Christmas to more than 50,000 Arizona children each holiday season are just some of the many examples of our commitment to our viewers and the great state 48.

Job Summary/Description:

The Sales Assistant is the primary clerical and support person for the local sales staff. This position assists Sales Managers and Account Managers in all aspects of the sales process, including good stewardship of client business. Order entry with high level of accuracy, working with clients directly on make goods, resolving discrepancies, posting reports, and responding appropriately to incoming calls and emails from clients. Working with assets to include ordering, implementation, and fulfillment of digital and non-traditional advertising campaigns.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Assisting Account Managers with broadcast and digital order entry, setting up and pulling reports, preparing multimedia presentations and supporting documents, coordinating sales projects and promotional support for clients.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– High School Graduate or equivalent; College degree preferred
– Strong organizational and time management skills
– Dependability and punctuality
– Excellent follow-through and detail orientation
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; handle multiple duties simultaneously
– Effectively communicate with others

Come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references

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, 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.

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

Arizona’s Family KTVK 3TV KPHO CBS 5, 5555 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013