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National Sales/Digital Assistant

FOX Wilmington-WSFX-TV
Wilmington NC


Job Summary:
WSFX is seeking a dedicated and self-motivated National Sales/Digital Assistant to back up the traffic department, ensure accurate order entry, and provide outstanding client service. This role involves writing FCC and children’s reports, assisting with EEOC compliance, and working with various teams to implement successful advertising campaigns. You will also manage daily
inventory, interact directly with clients, and oversee TV operations, performing makegoods for national agencies. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in customer engagement, project management, and media operations.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Back up the traffic department by supporting day-to-day operations, including order
    entry, revisions, and preemptions.
  • Write and submit FCC reports, children’s programming reports, and assist with EEOC
    compliance requirements.
  • Serve as the internal liaison between National & Digital Sales Managers, station
    management, and other resource personnel to support national and local transactional
    accounts.
  • Maintain client relationships and oversee campaign implementation, ensuring optimal
    execution and performance.
  • Manage client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and positive ROI, and identifying up-sell
    opportunities within the client’s marketing strategy.
  • Coordinate with creative teams to ensure successful development of artwork, ad copy,
    and campaign materials.
  • Process orders from national agencies, managing client posts, pricing, and audience
    delivery while maintaining compliance with legal regulations.
  • Analyze campaign performance data and present actionable insights to clients to ensure
    goals are met.
  • Support internal sales efforts related to Fox Wilmington's website, collaborating with
    account executives to fulfill sales components.
  • Track inventory levels and ensure appropriate pricing to avoid LUR violations, especially
    during political windows.
  • Assist in filing quarterly and annual reports, including FCC filings and other regulatory
    requirements.
  • Continuously monitor and manage high-volume agency accounts, ensuring excellent
    client service and seamless operations.

Key Traits:

  • Self-starter with a strong desire to improve customer experience and grow professionally.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present data-driven
    insights to clients.
  • Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of
    client service.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in customer service, project management, or
    advertising/media.
  • Experience with FCC reporting, children’s programming, and EEOC compliance is a
    plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Wide Orbit and
    Matrix is a bonus.
  • Strong understanding of the sales and media industry with the ability to manage multiple
    projects at once.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field is
    preferred.

Additional Information:

  • Pre-employment drug screen and MVR check required.
  • American Spirit Media offers one of the best training programs in the industry.
  • Please send your resume and cover letter to Hugh Hardage at 322 Shipyard Blvd,
    Wilmington, NC 28412, or email to hugh.hardage@foxwilmington.com. No phone
    calls, please.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V.

 

Multimedia Account Executive OPPORTUNITY TO WORK REMOTELY

FOX Wilmington-WSFX-TV
Wilmington NC


 

About us:
WSFX-TV is the Fox affiliate in Wilmington, NC DMA (Designated Market Area).  We are a part of American Spirit Media, a Charlotte, NC based company which owns six television station in the US.  The station is a dominant station in the market, featuring three daily local newscasts and excellent programming.  The station also carries the best in sports, including the NFL (Carolina Panthers), NCAA Football, Major League Baseball, and World Cup Soccer.

 

About this opportunity:
We are seeking a talented sales professional, who can opt to work remotely some of the time with the manager’s approval.  If you are positive, driven, creative, prefer self-management and thrive in a team environment, we would like to meet you. You will help foster the growth of local businesses and the local economy through your efforts.  Your gratification is directly attached to the work you do in the community with local business leaders.

 

What your career entails:
·       Community outreach to business owners and business leaders
·       Develop and create strategic business plans that include both TV and digital advertising to help our clients thrive
·       Your success in partnering with local, new businesses is a critical part of both the organizations’ and business owners’ long-term successes
·       You will help create sponsorship and promotional opportunities
·       Business knowledge and customer service will foster the growth of your business at WSFX and wsfx.com.

 

What the job requires of you:
·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·       Exceptional organizational and follow through skills
·       Confidence to speak with business owners and decision makers
·       Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines
·       Excellent computer skills
·       Ability to work well without supervision

 

What WSFX offers you:
·       We are a dynamic and progressive business that values our employees, our culture, and our community
·       We are a team of talented and creative professionals.
·       We offer an extensive sales process training program to ensure your success
·       We are committed to maintaining a culture where employees can flourish and grow, professionally and personally
·       We offer an incredibly competitive compensation plan
·       Our robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, health spending account, and 401(k)
·       Time off work/life balance is important to us.   We provide vacation days, sick days, personal days, and paid holidays

 

What is next?  Please email your resume and cover letter to: hugh.hardage@foxwilmington.com.

AMERICAN SPIRIT MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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