LOCAL SALES ASSISTANT - KCBD

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KCBD:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 in Lubbock, Texas, is the clear #1 local TV and digital media brand in the South Plains. As an NBC affiliate, KCBD consistently delivers award-winning local news and weather coverage, and we keep our viewers safe and informed with the most accurate First Alert Weather team. Lubbock is also home to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Our station footprint is KCBD-NBC, KJTV-FOX, KXTQ-Telemundo, KMYL-MyNetwork, KLCW-CW, and KLBB-MeTV.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will provide essential support to our sales management and sales executives, helping to drive business growth and maintain strong customer relationships. This opportunity is a great way to become part of a highly respected media organization and station.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

* The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who works well under pressure, highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented, has good time management skills, and one who likes to solve problems with a positive attitude.
* Excellent telephone, email, and verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required.
* You must show enthusiasm, work initiative, accuracy, and the ability to interact with clients professionally.
* Database and industry software experience is desired but not required.
* Take pride in work, respond to instructions well, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working independently when necessary.
* Assist the Director of Sales and Multimedia Sales Managers in order entry and maintenance of orders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Teams).
* Assist as needed in project planning and preparation, development of sales proposals, and marketing material.
* Pull and provide detailed reports for management.
* Capable of learning new software systems promptly and thoroughly.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Media experience preferred but not required, willing to train the right individual.
* High School graduate, have proficient knowledge of how to operate a Computer, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
* Ability to work independently, be highly organized, and attentive to details in a fast-paced work environment.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KCBD-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.