Executive Sales Assistant

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Executive Sales Assistant

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Executive Sales Assistant to serve as the operational backbone of our Sales Department. Reporting directly to the VP, General Sales Manager (GSM), you will play a dual role: providing high-level executive support and overseeing the daily administrative flow of the entire sales team.

From managing FCC compliance and billboard production to coordinating our corporate suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, you will be the "go-to" person ensuring our sales engine runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Manage the GSM’s phone lines, travel arrangements, and administrative needs.

• Sales Operations: Oversee contract distribution, perform quality control on new account setups, and coordinate billboard production.

• Reporting & Finance: Produce weekly/monthly reports for Sales and Accounting, review staff timesheets, and create yearly budget and quarterly forecast reports.

• Compliance: Maintain official political files on the FCC website to ensure regulatory standards are met.

• Team Leadership: Assist in the supervision of Local Sales Coordinators/Assistants and oversee the general day-to-day functions of the department.

• Client & Event Relations: Manage ticket requests for sporting events and coordinate the corporate suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; serve as a professional point of contact for clients and the public.

• Office Management: Track sales staff vacation time, order supplies, and coordinate in-house sales functions.

Who You Are

• A Natural Organizer: You can prioritize tasks independently and thrive under the pressure of daily deadlines.

• A Proactive Fixer: You don’t just spot problems; you solve them before they reach the VP’s desk.

• A Strong Communicator: You are professional on the phone and polished in your written correspondence.

• Tech-Fluent: You have strong computer skills. While not required, knowledge of Microsoft Access is a significant plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

• Experience: Previous experience in a sales support, media, or executive assistant role.

• Skills: High level of organizational skill and the ability to deal effectively with diverse personalities and high-profile clients.