Sales Assistant

WJBK-TV FOX 2 DetroitNew York City, New YorkOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sales Assistant – FLX (Regular Full-Time)

FOX Station Sales | New York, NY

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives on keeping a fast-moving sales team organized and ahead of deadlines? If so, you belong here. FOX Station Sales Team is looking for a collaborative, tech-savvy Sales Assistant ready to make an immediate impact supporting our Digital Sales organization within a fast-paced, innovative culture.

Leveraging the scale and resources of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, our Digital Sales Team delivers best-in-class Digital and OTT/CTV advertising solutions — including FLX, FOX Local, TUBI, FOX Sports, and FOXNews.com — designed to help partners achieve measurable results at every stage of the advertising purchase funnel.

The FOX Station Sales Team has an amazing opportunity for a Sales Assistant to provide critical day-to-day support to our Digital Account Executives and Sales Managers, helping ensure the seamless planning, execution, and reporting of FLX and digital advertising campaigns.

Why Join Us?

- Collaborative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.

- Learn & Grow: Work alongside experienced Digital Account Executives and Sales Managers, gaining hands-on exposure to FLX, OTT/CTV, and multi-platform digital sales strategy.

- Make an Impact: Support a high-performing Digital Sales Team driving revenue across FOX's premier streaming and digital platforms.

- Great Location: Based out of our office on East 67th Street in Manhattan.

Job Summary

- Sales Support: Support Digital Account Executives and Sales Managers with order entry, revisions, and campaign reporting for FLX, OTT/CTV, and other digital advertising platforms.

- Traffic & Campaign Management: Assist in scheduling and monitoring digital ad campaigns and monitor results from inception to completion to ensure full delivery.

- Client Fulfillment: Prepare and distribute campaign performance reports, post-campaign recaps, and monthly client fulfillment reports.

- Account Communication: Communicate with sales representatives, buyers, and internal partners regarding makegoods, revisions, program changes, and other account activity.

- Prospecting Support: Assist Account Executives with prospecting, research, sales planning, and the development of client-facing presentations.

- Administrative Excellence: Manage data entry, CRM pipeline updates, and order processing with a high degree of accuracy.

- Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Ad Ops, Traffic, Insights, Creative Services, and Finance teams to ensure smooth campaign execution.

- Management Support: Assist Sales Management with administrative tasks, including contract maintenance, documentation, and invoicing support.

- Additional Duties: Support other Sales Team and station initiatives and perform additional projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

- Organization: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a positive, professional approach.

- Accuracy: Comfortable working with numbers and data with a strong focus on accuracy.

- Digital Savvy: A solid understanding of Digital, Streaming/OTT, and Social Media advertising; fundamental knowledge of Mobile, Email, Social Media, and Video advertising is a plus.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn industry-specific software and CRMs, including WideOrbit and AOS.

- Mindset: An independent thinker who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

- Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

- Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and 401(k) with company match.

Additional Details

- Location: Based in New York, NY at our East 67th Street office, supporting FOX Station Sales' Digital and FLX business.

- Operational Flexibility: FOX Station Sales supports a 24/7 media operation; flexibility to work varied hours as needed is required.

- Fast-Paced Environment: The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across the Sales organization.

If you are ready to start your career with FOX and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.64-24.05 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.