Sales Assistant - Houston, TX

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Schedule and remove banner ads for clients and station promotions
• Make sure all links are working
• Make sure that show descriptions and client logos/photos are updated
• Create, post and maintain surveys, contests, Fan Club and Birthday Club
• Keep online program guides up to date
• Create podcast pages and upload shows to podcast each week
• Participate in Salem Web Training and stay current on the changes in the back end of the websites as they occur.
• Interface with Salem Web and Triton Technical Support and alert co-workers to changes as they happen

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Schedule promotions, shows and other station info into station apps
• Make sure that everything is end dated or renewed when necessary
• Daily spot times to clients
• Organize and maintain sales drive with current proposals, packages, rate cards, media kits, client pictures and logos
• Schedule studio time for show and spot recording sessions
• Coordinate with clients as directed by that clients’ Account Executive
• Set up room and coordinate lunches for in-house sales training or long meetings
• Update and maintain account lists
• Attend career fairs and station events
• Assist in EEO reporting

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

Minimum requirement: high school diploma. BS degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, PR, Communications or related field helpful

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a copywriter or social media coordinator 

Minimum of 2 years related general administration experience 

Website graphic design experience

Web publishing experience

Proficient in Microsoft suite

Basic understanding of radio and digital marketing

Learns quickly and able to change in fast paced environment

Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines

Solid communication and interpersonal skills

Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality

KEY COMPETENCIES

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Salem Media Group is an equal opportunity employer