Now Hiring - Weigel Broadcasting Co - Sales Assistant in Chicago, IL

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Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector's Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: [please apply online] * Sales Assistant General Job Description: Weigel Broadcasting Co., home of The U , has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant. You will be responsible for assisting the Sales Managers and Account Executives in creating, booking, scheduling and maintenance of sales activities. * Duties/Responsibilities: Processing of sales orders in a timely manner. Maintenance of orders (make goods, changes, and filing). Coordination of all maintenance with clients via phone, email, or fax. Assists in the flow of information to clients (e.g., rate changes, inventory updates, etc.) Backs up other sales assistants when necessary. Other duties, as assigned. * Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous TV or Radio experience preferred. Medialine experience preferred. Wide Orbit experience preferred. Candidates must have MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel experience. Must be able to deal with deadline pressure. Strong written, verbal, negotiation and communication skills. Excellent computer skills are a must. * Our Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package Long Term Disability Insurance HSA Plan 401k with Company Match Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave Tax-free Transit Discounted Parking Access Convenient access to highways and public transportation One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $48,000.00-$60,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.