Description

About Gray Media:

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 US 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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$18.00 - $20.00/hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About WGGB:

As the trusted voice of the Pioneer Valley, our powerhouse of three major network affiliates (ABC, FOX, CBS) and robust digital presence reaches over half of Western Massachusetts every single day. We lead the region in live local programming, news coverage, and major live sporting events - making us the go-to partner for businesses looking to grow their brand and connect with their customers.

Job Summary/Description:

Western Mass News is seeking a friendly, positive, self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide a variety of administrative support duties and increase productivity as Sales Assistant to the sales organization. The individual must thrive in a team environment, have a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work culture. The Sales Assistant position is vital in helping Western Mass News' local partners grow. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Provide support to Sales Management and Sales Staff
- Order entry/maintenance, including avails, proposals, pre/post logs
- Create PowerPoint sales presentations for clients as well as station initiatives
- Daily management of inventory changes/program changes
- Pull and provide detailed reports for management, as well as sales staff and clients
- Create, prepare, and maintain sales collateral and packages for sales staff and other projects -assigned by management.
- Assist traffic with order entry and copy
- Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed
- Assist with research, traffic, and programming functions within the sales department

Qualifications/Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent, college or technical degree preferred
- Microsoft software experience using PowerPoint, Word & Excel required
- Strong organizational and phone skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with attention to detail

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WGGB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.