Sales Assistant Project Coordinator

WCBD News 2 | Charleston, SC

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WCBD News 2 is seeking an organized, creative, and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our sales department and help coordinate client projects and lifestyle show appearances. This versatile role combines administrative sales support, project coordination, guest booking, research, and occasional video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, manages competing deadlines, and enjoys working with clients, guests, sales professionals, and production teams.

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc.  We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC.  Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support

• Assist account executives and sales management with proposals, presentations, sales materials, and client communications.
• Support the entry, tracking, and maintenance of advertising orders and campaign details.
• Coordinate creative assets, approvals, and deadlines with clients and internal departments.
• Help prepare campaign recaps and maintain accurate client records and department reports.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate assigned sales and sponsorship projects from initial planning through completion.
• Maintain project calendars, timelines, task lists, and status reports.
• Track deliverables for television, digital, sponsored content, and lifestyle show integrations.
• Serve as a central point of contact among sales, clients, production, and other station departments.
• Follow up on outstanding materials and approvals, communicate changes, and flag potential deadline conflicts.

Lifestyle Show Guest Booking

• Schedule and confirm guests for lifestyle show segments, including local businesses, community organizations, and sponsored appearances.
• Coordinate booking details with the sales team and show producers to align client commitments with available airtime.
• Provide guests with arrival instructions, preparation guidelines, segment expectations, and material deadlines.
• Collect guest biographies, talking points, business information, photos, videos, and other supporting assets.
• Maintain an accurate booking calendar and communicate cancellations or scheduling changes promptly.
• Assist with guest check-in and coordination on production days.

Research Assistance

• Research prospective advertisers, local businesses, community events, and potential lifestyle show guests.
• Gather audience, market, industry, and competitive information to support sales presentations and client proposals.
• Verify facts, organize findings, and turn research into clear summaries and presentation materials.
• Help identify timely segment ideas and sponsorship opportunities relevant to the Charleston market.

Video Editing

• Use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit short promotional videos, client clips, lifestyle segment excerpts, and sales presentation content as needed.
• Perform basic trimming, sequencing, audio adjustments, title and graphic placement, and exporting.
• Organize footage and project files and deliver finished assets to required specifications and deadlines.
• Coordinate revisions and approvals with sales and production staff.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, including the ability to independently complete basic video edits.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort conducting online research, checking information, and preparing clear summaries.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Sound judgment when handling client information and confidential materials.
• Previous experience in sales support, project coordination, television, marketing, guest booking, or administrative support preferred.
• Familiarity with advertising systems, CRM platforms, and digital media is a plus.
• A degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Work Environment

This position involves regular coordination with station staff, clients, and show guests. Scheduling flexibility may occasionally be needed for production, special projects, or station events.

How to Apply

Submit your résumé and a brief cover letter through the WCBD/Nexstar careers portal. Applicants are encouraged to include links to relevant video editing samples or a portfolio.

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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