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Assistant I, Sales

Nexstar Media Group • Sacramento, CA • 19h ago

Sales Assistant - KTXL FOX40 Sacramento

Nexstar Media Inc.

Location: On-site | 4655 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $21.00/hr + commensurate with experience and skill level

About the Role

KTXL FOX40, a Nexstar Media station, is hiring a Sales Assistant to support our local, national, and digital advertising teams. This is an on-site position for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to exceptional service and execution.As a Sales Assistant, you will serve as the operational backbone of our sales department-entering orders, coordinating assets, resolving issues, and providing reporting support. You will work across departments to ensure client campaigns run smoothly and that sales teams have the tools and data they need to succeed.This role also offers exposure to multiple sides of the business, with a path for advancement for candidates interested in media sales careers.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately enter, revise, and manage broadcast and digital sales orders in Wide Orbit Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales.

Support Account Executives by collecting campaign assets, traffic instructions, copy changes, and client approvals.

Troubleshoot campaign issues, track preempts/makegoods, and process adjustments or credits as needed.

Maintain clean and organized records of logs, order revisions, invoices, discrepancies, and pre/post logs.

Prepare client performance reports, recap decks, and sales presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.

Assist with political order tracking, FCC public file updates, and account receivables follow-up.

Participate in grassroots marketing initiatives, events, and community partnerships.

Serve as backup support for the traffic desk or other assistants during PTO or overflow periods.

Stay current on Nexstar policies, digital trends, traffic/copy rules, and compliance requirements.

Requirements & Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Minimum 1 year experience in sales support, media administration, or order fulfillment preferred.

Proficiency in Wide Orbit Traffic and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Clear, professional communication skills-written and verbal.

Ability to multi-task, follow through on deadlines, and work collaboratively with multiple departments.

Strong customer service orientation and positive, team-first attitude.

Interest in long-term career development within the media industry.

Work Location

This is a fully on-site position based at:KTXL FOX404655 Fruitridge RoadSacramento, CA 95820Office presence is required. Participation in off-site client meetings or promotional events may occur occasionally. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be needed.

Why FOX40 & Nexstar?

As part of Nexstar Media Group, the nation's largest local television broadcaster, FOX40 is committed to delivering content that serves, informs, and inspires our Sacramento community. We don't just run commercials-we offer custom marketing solutions and brand-building campaigns across multiple platforms.This role puts you at the heart of that mission, where attention to detail and service excellence fuel our station's success.

Our Values - Nexstar Media Inc.

We respect our audience, customers, employees, and owners.

We encourage every individual's contributions and personal growth.

We foster work environments that provide personal pride through job satisfaction and a balanced life.

We embrace the communities in which we operate.

We promote open communications, innovation, and creativity.

We strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

We are in the local content business, providing multiple platforms for news, entertainment, and successful marketing solutions-enriching each community we serve.

Each of our television stations is a local service business.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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