Local Sales Assistant

Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Local Sales Assistant:

Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the Sales Managers and Account Executives in creating, booking, scheduling, and maintenance of sales activities.

What You’ll Do 

· Process sales orders accurately and in a timely manner

· Maintain and update orders, including make goods, revisions, and proper filing

· Coordinate all order maintenance with clients via phone, email, or fax

· Support clear communication with clients by providing updates on rate changes, inventory updates, and important information

· Provide support to other sales assistants as needed 

· Other duties, as assigned 

What You’ve Done 

· High School Diploma or GED (required); Associates or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

· Previous experience in TV or Radio (preferred)

· Familiarity with Medialine (preferred)

· Proficient in Wide Orbit (preferred)

· Background in Microsoft 365 Programs (Excel, Teams, Word, etc.) (required)

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work well under pressure

· Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and communications skills

· Excellent computer skills

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

What We Offer:

· Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

· Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

· Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

· Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

· Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave 

· Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

· Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.