Digital Sales Assistant

Full Time Job
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Note: A Cover Letter is mandatory to be considered for this position.

The Digital Sales Assistant will assist the Digital & Sales/Marketing Manager in the development of new revenue opportunities and ongoing account management of new/existing campaigns. Working with internal teams and external clients/partners, the Digital Sales Assistant will be proficient in all areas of digital sales support to ensure the team's overall digital success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accurately enter, revise, and maintain Digital orders across multiple platforms, including generating contracts and file maintenance.
• Track pacing and performance of digital campaigns to ensure delivery. Pull reporting as needed and re-cap Digital campaigns upon completion.
• Serve as station liaison for trafficking campaigns with ad operations, and coordinating/trafficking campaigns with external partners.
• Update and maintain weekly spreadsheets of revenue booked, recaps generated, etc
• Assist with creation of Digital Sales packages and materials, including localizing national sponsorship opportunity decks.
• Create customized Digital Sales presentations for Account Executives.
• Work with the Digital & Sales/Marketing Manager in coordinating Digital Sales projects and/or exclusive revenue opportunities for the station.
• Creates spec (sample) digital ads for clients to be included in Digital Sales presentations.
• Assist Account Executives with digital artwork requests and work with Creative Services Department to secure creative for digital campaigns.
• Provide digital content as needed, and attend Marketing events off-site (may include evenings and weekend work)
• Accurately enter, revise, and maintain on-air Marketing orders &/or additional broadcast orders as needed.
• Perform general clerical duties including, but not limited to: handling phone calls, filing, photocopying, binding, mailing, and other administrative duties.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Cover letter is required for consideration.
• Degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong Powerpoint skills required, must also have working knowledge of Excel.
• Must have strong written communication skills and ability to think creatively.
• Must have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail.
• Requires good verbal communication with strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior experience or internship in digital media or advertising is a plus.
• Understanding of Wide Orbit, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics a plus. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop also a plus.