Job Description
Sinclair Inc. is currently looking for a candidate to fill a Sales Support Specialist position in our Advertising Support Operations (SASO) department.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct sales support, training and assistance to users across the country through various methods
- Communicate and coordinate with the account executives, sales management, and traffic teams to optimize efficiency
- Log all reported issues via a ticketing system
- Become a subject matter expert on all sales related systems
- Maintain entries in various databases
- Enter and maintain network orders received from advertisers
- Monitor preempts and displaced spots
- Monitor orders for correct coding and entry
- Generate and distribute various reports
- Assist with testing of new system version releases
- Point of contact with vendor development and vendor support staff for software bugs and related issues
- Some data entry and verification of data required
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- WideOrbit or OSi traffic experience is strongly encouraged
- Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus
- Proven professional communication and organizational skills are essential
- Must have a strong comprehension of MS Office Suite
- Must be motivated and detailed-oriented
- Must be dependable and have the ability to work various shifts
- College degree in a related field preferred
- Be able to work in a team environment and work well under pressure
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $19.23 - $21.63 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
Required skills
- Direct Sales
- Sales Support
- Data Entry