Ad Operations Assistant WJCL - Hearst
Georgia Association of Broadcasters, Savannah, GA, United States
Position/Title Ad Operations Assistant
Job Overview WJCL the ABC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia, a part of Hearst Television, is looking for an organized, detail‑oriented team player with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential, along with the flexibility to work in a quickly changing environment. The individual will work closely with the sales team to ensure effective placement of sales orders and programming schedules. Specifically, you will work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for the sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This is a great opportunity in a growing organization for someone who is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. This role reports to the Sales Manager.
Responsibilities Entering and maintaining all national and local orders, including electronic transfer and maintenance of all WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
Learning all aspects of traffic department and working hand‑hand with traffic support.
Effectively communicating with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on delivery and performance of sales campaigns.
Maintaining organized filing systems.
Working cooperatively with managers, co‑workers, and clients to deliver a high level of service.
Assigning materials to each order in accordance with scheduling requirements.
Collecting traffic instructions from account executives and advertising agencies to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Maintaining communication with sales and production teams regarding material deadlines and specifications.
Monitoring and resolving any discrepancies in traffic logs and materials.
Overseeing the program grid, ensuring all shows are scheduled correctly and efficiently.
Attaching show numbers to programs and maintaining an organized system for tracking.
Keeping up‑to‑date records of program changes, updates, and cancellations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed.
Requirements Organized and detail‑oriented.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work calmly against deadlines.
Team player who works well with all levels in the organization.
Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System; training will be provided.
Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet you and your family’s needs.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Closing Date: 5/16/2026
City: Savannah – 31405
State: Georgia
Please visit careers.htt.hearst.com to apply. EOE
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Job Overview WJCL the ABC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia, a part of Hearst Television, is looking for an organized, detail‑oriented team player with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential, along with the flexibility to work in a quickly changing environment. The individual will work closely with the sales team to ensure effective placement of sales orders and programming schedules. Specifically, you will work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for the sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This is a great opportunity in a growing organization for someone who is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. This role reports to the Sales Manager.
Responsibilities Entering and maintaining all national and local orders, including electronic transfer and maintenance of all WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
Learning all aspects of traffic department and working hand‑hand with traffic support.
Effectively communicating with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on delivery and performance of sales campaigns.
Maintaining organized filing systems.
Working cooperatively with managers, co‑workers, and clients to deliver a high level of service.
Assigning materials to each order in accordance with scheduling requirements.
Collecting traffic instructions from account executives and advertising agencies to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Maintaining communication with sales and production teams regarding material deadlines and specifications.
Monitoring and resolving any discrepancies in traffic logs and materials.
Overseeing the program grid, ensuring all shows are scheduled correctly and efficiently.
Attaching show numbers to programs and maintaining an organized system for tracking.
Keeping up‑to‑date records of program changes, updates, and cancellations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed.
Requirements Organized and detail‑oriented.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work calmly against deadlines.
Team player who works well with all levels in the organization.
Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System; training will be provided.
Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet you and your family’s needs.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Closing Date: 5/16/2026
City: Savannah – 31405
State: Georgia
Please visit careers.htt.hearst.com to apply. EOE
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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