Fox TV Stations
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LocalSalesAssistant
“Local Sales Assistant at Fox TV Stations. Skills: Sales support, Order entry, Communication. Enter advertising orders and revisions in the WideOrbit Traffic system. Confirm sales orders in WideOrbit Connect”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), attention to detail, work ethic, Personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to learn industry software, including WideOrbit and Kantar
Nice to Have
Associate's or Bachelor's college degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Enter advertising orders and revisions in the WideOrbit Traffic system
Confirm sales orders in WideOrbit Connect
Communicate with national sales representatives regarding preempted commercials and make-good offers
and follow up on unresolved issues through completion
Provide weekly exact commercial advertising times to sales representatives or advertisers
Work with the Finance department on invoicing
and collection issues
Notify sales representatives and clients of any late runs due to programming overruns
Support Sales Managers by coordinating with Creative Services on commercial production projects
Support local Account Executives with order entry
Oversee paid programming by working directly with FSS to ensure all time periods are sold
including program titles and CIA checks
Collaborate with the Traffic department on advertising copy management
Partner with other sales support personnel as needed
Work with Sales Management on political advertising
including maintaining contracts
ensuring FCC paperwork is complete
and verifying that cash-in-advance payments have been received
Maintain political files on the FCC website
Support other station departments and initiatives as needed
Assist with additional projects and duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with various areas of the sales department, including digital sales, traffic, and research; Collaborate with the Traffic department on advertising copy management; Partner with other sales support personnel as needed; Support Sales Managers by coordinating with Creative Services on commercial production projects; Work with Sales Management on political advertising; Support other station departments and initiatives as needed
Communication Scope
excellent verbal and written communication skills
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