Sales Assistant

Posted 18 Hours Ago
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Chicago, IL
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Sales Assistant supports the sales team with order management, data entry, organizing & filing, and ensures sales processes are accurate. This role involves regular interaction with Sales, Accounting, and Traffic departments, providing opportunities for learning and growth in the TV industry.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WFLD/WPWR is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic sales assistant team. This role not only offers a chance to contribute to our success but also serves as a fantastic opportunity for learning and growth within the TV station, setting the stage for a rewarding career in the industry.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate will be a driving force behind the scenes, supporting our sales team across a myriad of functions, ranging from detailed linear and digital order management to station projects and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meticulously handle data entry for broadcast and digital orders.
  • Organize, file, and ensure the accuracy and fulfillment of sales processes.
  • Interface regularly with Sales, Accounting and Traffic departments.

Requirements:

  • A college degree is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint coupled with strong clerical abilities.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for stellar service to clients and account executives.
  • Broadcast sales assistant experience is an advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00-27.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $16.50-22.50 per hour for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Top Skills

Excel
PowerPoint
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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