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Sales & Administrative Assistant
Cumulus Media
Kansas City, KS, United States
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Cumulus Media Kansas City is offering a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual to learn the sales side of the radio broadcasting industry as a Sales and Administrative Assistant. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be able to accomplish tasks and deadlines with little supervision, should be a self-starter, team-player, and highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
Who We Are:
Cumulus Kansas City currently features 7 stations in the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas. The most legendary KCFX, “101 the Fox” and “Chiefs Radio Network”, along with KCHZ, “95.7 the Vibe”, KCJK, 105.1 “X 105.1 KC”, KCMOAM, 710 “Talk Radio”, KCMO-FM, 94.9FM “Kansas City’s Greatest Hits”, KMJK, “Magic 107.3” and KCMO-HD2 FM “102.5 Jack FM”, reach thousands of listeners on a daily basis. At Cumulus Kansas City we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.
A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.
Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMY’s, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit www.cumulus.com.
Our Opportunity:
The Sales and Administrative Assistant position is a full time, salaried position. Preferred candidates will have one to two years of administrative/sales support experience, preferably in a broadcast or advertising agency environment, but not required. Must be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidate must possess excellent math and computer skills, including proficiency of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Power Point. Exceptional spelling, grammar, editing and composition skills are necessary. Experience in customer relation skills, both in person and over the telephone required.
Duties include:
• Assisting Sales Managers and Sales Representatives in the day to day functions of the sales organization as a member of the Support Team.
• Creating proposals and sales materials, including graphics components for sales materials.
• Training in radio-specific research and sales programs to assist the Sales Representatives in preparing sales presentations, account system implementation, and other documents as assigned.
• Input of broadcast orders and production orders in proprietary systems
• Responsible for assisting with the front desk responsibilities as needed to assist clients and listeners, as well as filing, promotion coordination, and other support duties for all departments as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 1 to 2 plus years of experience in fast-paced administrative/office environment preferred
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization and follow-through skills
• Great team player and problem solver
• Knowledge of Photoshop a plus but not required
What We Offer:
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• Competitive pay and the ability to increase income.
• Benefits, vacation, and paid holidays offered for all full time employees.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account with company match, 401K with company match, and Life and Disability coverage.
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.