About us:

Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate in the Yakima/Tri Cities market of Washington state, is part of Morgan Murphy Media. We are a family-owned, people-first business and our communities are at the core of what we do and who we are.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a smart, organized and customer-focused individual who will provide general administrative assistance to the Sales Department, coordinate station sales promotions for the company's portfolio of broadcast, digital and social media platforms and be an active participant in the sales and marketing process.

What you'll do:

Execute promotional campaigns including contests on behalf of clients and the station

Facilitate inter-office communications to ensure all promotions media assets and campaigns are delivered successfully for clients

Provide general administrative assistance to General Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager, Account Executives including, client make-good offers, posts, pre-logs and other sales duties

Partner and strategize with Account Executives to create original, unique and professional presentations

Create compelling recaps for all media campaigns, air checks, screen shots and video recaps

Communicate professionally with Account Executives and clients daily as a solutions provider

Maintain Wide Orbit Media Sales inventory is up to date

Provide back-up assistance for NSM for political file duties and executive assistance duties.

Order entry for GSM, LSM, NSM and Account Executives for digital and traditional (Wide Orbit) orders

Maintain various spreadsheets, calendars and reports for Sales Department

Other duties as assigned including avails, HubSpot and submitting digital orders/creative

What you'll bring:

Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Windows applications

Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator proficiency preferred

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

Superior time and project management skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks for many people

Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Maintain a positive disposition when communicating with members of all departments, customers, viewers and outside vendors

Exceptional organizational skills and proven accuracy in work

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Pay: $19.00 - $23/hr.

What Apple Valley News Now offers:

We're a dynamic and progressive business that values our employees, our culture and our community

We are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn't want to work with the best in the business?

Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including vacation, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

Apple Valley News Now IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER