Sales Associate

WPHL-TV is looking for a Full Time Sales Associate!

Nexstar Media Group, the largest local media company in the country, is searching for a Local Sales Associate for its Philadelphia TV station (WPHL) and all of its digital properties including Weather.com and best in class OTT.

The successful candidate will be an energetic individual with the desire to grow! The position is full time.

As a Sales Associate you will be part of an innovative, collaborative team and fun team. This individual will provide sales support to the Sales Managers and Account Executives for the purpose of revenue generation. Responsible for the timely processing of sales orders to ensure the accurate airing of spot schedules including but not limited to order processing, order confirmations, processing makegoods, resolving discrepancies and communicating with Sales Managers, Account Executives, traffic department, local agencies and clients. This fast-paced team requires an individual who demonstrates the capability to plan and manage multiple activities, projects and deliverables. In addition, this individual will assist in pre-selling and post-buy exercises (developing sales presentations; creating avails; posting schedules; pulling qualitative information, event planning).

The ideal candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail and action oriented with strong execution and follow up skills. Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities is vital. Strong administrative and customer service skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Broadcast, Digital and/or sales experience is a plus.

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 200 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 68% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv .

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