Ad Sales Assistant, General Rate Ad Sales Job at Great American Media Services i

Company Overview
Great American Media is home to the family-friendly and faith driven portfolio of brands Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and Great American Pure Flix. We are committed to providing an uncompromised, uplifting environment that celebrates Faith, Family, and Country for the entire family. We are dedicated to our audience, and we believe that strong brands and high-quality programming create an unparalleled fan experience across the Great American Media portfolio.
We are seeking a growth-centric, excellence-focused Advertising Sales Assistant, General Rate Ad Sales to join our team. This is an onsite hybrid position at our NYC office located in New York, NY 10019 (typically onsite Tues/Wed/Thurs and remote Mon/Fri).
Job Purpose
The Sales Assistant is a highly motivated, self-starter who is eager to learn and has a keen eye for detail. As an essential team member supporting Account Executives and Sales Planners, the Sales Assistant is responsible for providing end to end workflow support, to ensure effective campaign delivery for advertisers. The Sales Assistant plays an essential role in ensuring accuracy and follow-through of order entry /maintenance and client relationships.This position works closely with Pricing and Planning and Traffic to ensure seamless execution of all deal elements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately enter all orders for linear and digital advertising schedules
Review and process orders to ensure that all necessary paperwork is submitted for cross functional teams
Manage advertising copy for clients, which includes correct distribution of Traffic Instructions and client spot uploads as needed
Manage campaigns effectively, book and maintain inventory appropriately
Monitor accounts and review with sales team and Pricing and Planning to ensure client delivery
Effectively communicate with Account Executive on client campaign status
Communicate with clients to guarantee schedules run efficiently
Review order information, obtain proper updates from agencies, and communicate internally to ensure order details and documentation is updated and entered in the system appropriately
Monitor the current marketplace, ratings, and advertising trends to make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior experience as a receptionist, office manager or in related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work in a team environment, with excellent communication skills
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Working Conditions
This position is in an office environment and may require some travel. The hybrid schedule typically consists of being onsite Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and remote Monday/Friday.
Physical Requirements
To meet the essential requirements of this position, you must be able to:
Sit for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes.
Stand for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes.
Type and complete other meticulous tasks.
Bend and reach.
Lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Direct Reports
None.
Compensation, Benefits and Application Process
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid STD and LTD
Employer paid life insurance and AD&D plus voluntary supplemental options
Pet Insurance
Comprehensive paid time off – vacation, sick leave and holidays
GAC Media, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.