WWTI- TV in Watertown, New York has an immediate opening for a Local/National Sales Assistant. The Local/National Sales Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the WWTI-TV sales department. We will provide the necessary training for the right individual. This is a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department

• Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices and procedures

• Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources

• Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems

• Prepares forms and reports

• Monitors inventory

• Maintains files and other business records

• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Minimum of one year's experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields

• Organized to efficiently perform all aspects of the job

• Highly motivated team player that works well with people

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Perform consistently and effectively under daily deadlines

• Compensation ranges from $17 to $18.75 per hour.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The sales assistant must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions .

WWTI - TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.