Hearst

Local Sales Assistant

Hearst  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

WISN-TV, the Hearst Television Inc. affiliate in Milwaukee, WI is looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player with exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential along with the flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment. Individual will work closely with the sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. Specifically, you'll work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This is a great opportunity in a growing organization for someone who can maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. This career opportunity is a great way to get your foot in the door at a highly respected TV station and begin a career with Hearst Television, an industry-leading television station group.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Process and maintain advertising contracts and orders with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Coordinate the scheduling, launch, and execution of advertising campaigns across broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Assist Account Executives and Sales Managers in developing customized sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
  • Create compelling support materials and marketing collateral for the sales team.
  • Track and monitor the progress of sales initiatives and special projects.
  • Compile, analyze, and distribute digital campaign performance reports.
  • Assist in developing digital recaps and client-facing presentations that demonstrate campaign results and ROI.
  • Support sales leadership with performance reporting and presentation materials.
  • Create and manage a bi-weekly sales department newsletter.
  • Serve as backup support for the Traffic Department and Digital Client specialists as needed.
  • Maintain organized records, files, and departmental documentation.
  • Vacation Relief Duties as Assigned
  • Communicate effectively with Sales, Traffic, Production, Finance, and Digital Operations teams.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and external clients.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in sales support, media operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field preferred.
  • Broadcast television, digital advertising, or media industry experience is a plus.
  • Strong computer and software proficiency required. Previous experience in sales support, media operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint applications.
  • Experience with WideOrbit, MediaLine, or similar media platforms preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present campaign performance data.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and dependable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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About Hearst

As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.

Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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