Administrative Assistant, Direct Response Ad Sales

Game Show Network (GSN) is the media leader for quality game show entertainment across cable and satellite homes in the US and Canada. Offering engaging original programs, off-network, and classic game show programming, Game Show Network is a 24-hour destination channel providing viewers with a daily dose of “feel good” game-based content in a family environment mixed with winning personalities, play from your armchair entertainment and wall-to-wall fun. Our websites provide Game Show Network-related content and information (GSNTV.com) and distinct social/casino driven game play (GSN.com).

Game Show Network NY is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our Direct Response Ad Sales Department. This position will report to the Executive Director, Direct Response, Ad Sales. The Direct Response Sales Assistant will be the primary contact between the sales team and our agency/client partners. Additionally, you will be responsible for establishing strong business relationships and act as a liaison with advertising agency counterparts and internal departments including Pricing and Planning, Commercial Operations, Marketing and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Working with Account Executives and Sales Coordinators to maintain sales orders, flowcharts, and departmental files
• Act as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and clients to resolve airing and billing discrepancies
• Assisting the ad sales team with deal maintenance, brand allocations, pre and post logs reporting
• Serving as a backup for other team members
• Scheduling, organizing, and coordinating meetings and facilities, travel, transportation and lodging.
• Performing other tasks as directed by manager

Qualifications

• Will embody our culture of being collaborative, a self-starter, competitive, passionate, bold, distinctive, innovative, creative and able to have fun!
• High level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Detail oriented team player
• Great verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Strong customer service skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to work overtime with short notice
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines
• Proficient with Excel, knowledge of Word and PowerPoint a plus
• Prior experience in Wide Orbit helpful
• The ideal candidate will have industry experience
• Required Minimum: BA/BS Degree

The anticipated base salary for this position is $40,700 to $60,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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  Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.