Sales Assistant, Networks

Are you ready to be the backbone of a dynamic sales team? As a Sales Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our Ad Sales Account Executives and Pricing and Inventory management teams with the daily stewardship and maintenance of clients' advertising revenue across Scripps national networks. Join our passionate team that values media and the power of connection through content—where your organizational skills and attention to detail will directly impact our success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Execute and manage clients' advertising revenue and collaborate with internal departments to ensure flawless post-sale execution of advertising deals across multiple endpoints
• Facilitate clients' brand allocations, flighting requirements, shifts, commercial instructions, content constraints, and ad hoc requests
• Communicate with Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations and Pricing and Inventory teams to execute sponsorship opportunities
• Assist, monitor and track campaign impressions to ensure full deal delivery
• Troubleshoot creative issues/requests and delivery of traffic instructions to facilitate campaigns air by clients' start date
• Resolve outstanding billing discrepancies and ensure timeline client payments
• Support Account Executives and Sales Management in researching client initiatives, strategies, and/or brand launches

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior media internship(s) preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously with a solution-oriented, problem-solving approach
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must have the ability to learn new systems and platforms

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

New York City is the ultimate destination for media professionals, offering unparalleled access to the heart of the advertising and entertainment industries. As the nation's largest media market, NYC provides endless opportunities for professional growth and networking. Beyond work, you'll experience world-class dining, Broadway shows, iconic museums like the Met and MoMA, and vibrant neighborhoods each with their own unique character. From Central Park's green spaces to the Brooklyn Bridge's stunning views, the city offers the perfect balance of urban energy and cultural richness. With an extensive public transportation system connecting all five boroughs, you'll have easy access to everything this dynamic city has to offer.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Hourly: $25.00 - 25.96

 

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in New York.

 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences

• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings plan with company match

• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.