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Fox Corporation
Sales Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Sales Assistant provides administrative assistance to sales representatives or teams. Provides follow up on sales leads or assists with marketing or recruiting new leads, and compiles sales reports. Works in an office or in a remote location and provides assistance by phone, email or the internet.
$45,782 / year median in Michigan
-12% projected decline
Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.JOB DESCRIPTION
Sales Assistant (Regular Full-Time) FOX 2 Detroit Join the team at Detroit's top-rated news station! FOX 2 Detroit is a dynamic media organization delivering content across multiple platforms. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented team player to join our Sales Team and contribute to our continued success. As a Sales Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the FOX 2 Sales Team and our efforts to drive revenue across all platforms. Your primary focus will be day-to-day support of Local Account Executives and Sales Managers while collaborating with digital sales, traffic, research, and other teams. Why Join Us?Collaborative Environment:
Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.Learn & Grow:
Work alongside experienced media and sales professionals and gain exposure to multiple areas of the business.- Make an
Impact:
Support a high-performing Sales Team serving businesses throughout the Detroit market. What You'll Do- Support Account Executives with advertising order entry, revisions, and reporting in the WideOrbit Traffic system.
- Communicate with sales representatives and buyers regarding preempts, make-good offers, program changes, late runs, and other account activity.
- Provide weekly advertiser reports, including spot times and post reports.
- Collaborate with sales representatives and buyers to address invoicing, discrepancies, and collection issues.
- Support Sales Management with political advertising, including maintaining contracts, ensuring FCC documentation is complete, and verifying cash-in-advance payments.
- Collaborate with the Traffic department on advertising copy management.
- Support other station departments and initiatives as needed.
- Perform additional projects and duties as assigned. What We're Looking For
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a positive, professional approach.
- Comfortable working with numbers and data with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn industry software, including WideOrbit, Media Sales, AOS, and other media platforms.
- Strong work ethic and collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.