Media Account Specialist - WFOX WJAX and Telemundo

Location: FL-Jacksonville

Job Title: Media Account Specialist - WFOX WJAX and Telemundo

Position Overview

The Jacksonville television market is seeking a full-time Media Account Specialist to support our sales team. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and enjoys contributing to the success of a high-performing sales organization.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while supporting Account Executives and Sales Managers in delivering exceptional service to advertisers and agencies. This role can serve as an entry pathway to a Sales Account Executive position for the right candidate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter advertising orders into our internal operating system (Wide Orbit) while meeting strict deadlines
• Assist Local Account Executives and Sales Managers with order entry, campaign proposals and sales activity reports
• Maintain sales schedules and associated documentation
• Resolve advertiser schedule discrepancies in a timely manner
• Perform general office responsibilities including answering phones, supporting reception, meeting planning, and providing backup support for other administrative staff
• Update and maintain station sales materials including media kits, program one-sheets, research summaries, and other sales collateral
• Prepare post-campaign performance reports for advertisers
• Distribute daily sales reports and order entry updates
• Work with advertising agencies on makegoods, contracts, and related account matters

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude
• Highly organized with the ability to shift priorities quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Accurate computer data entry skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Must be personable, resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to succeed in a high-energy, time-sensitive workplace
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service skills with quick response times and accurate issue resolution
• Results-oriented, accountable, and motivated
• Self-directed with the ability to multi-task

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or 2-3 years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Media industry experience preferred (WideOrbit traffic system experience is a plus)
• Experience with computer data entry; familiarity with broadcast operations is helpful

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The companys businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMGs TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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