Sinclair Inc. is currently looking for a candidate to fill a Sales Support Specialist position in our Advertising Support Operations (SASO) department.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct sales support, training and assistance to users across the country through various methods
- Communicate and coordinate with the account executives, sales management, and traffic teams to optimize efficiency
- Log all reported issues via a ticketing system
- Become a subject matter expert on all sales related systems
- Maintain entries in various databases
- Enter and maintain network orders received from advertisers
- Monitor preempts and displaced spots
- Monitor orders for correct coding and entry
- Generate and distribute various reports
- Assist with testing of new system version releases
- Point of contact with vendor development and vendor support staff for software bugs and related issues
- Some data entry and verification of data required
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- WideOrbit or OSi traffic experience is strongly encouraged
- Broadcast TV or radio experience is a plus
- Proven professional communication and organizational skills are essential
- Must have a strong comprehension of MS Office Suite
- Must be motivated and detailed-oriented
- Must be dependable and have the ability to work various shifts
- College degree in a related field preferred
- Be able to work in a team environment and work well under pressure
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $19.63 - $21.63 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
