Media Account Specialist
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