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Job Title: Ad Sales Coordinator, Direct Response
Department: Advertising Sales & Marketing
Reports To: Director DR Ad Sales & Marketing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: New York
OVERVIEW:
The TV One story began with a bold vision to create a network that authentically reflects and celebrates Black culture. Since launching in 2004, TV One has grown into a leading cable television network, delivering original entertainment, lifestyle, and news programming to millions of households nationwide. From award-winning series and documentaries to culturally relevant storytelling, TV One amplifies Black voices and honors the richness of the African American experience.
As part of the Urban One family, TV One is committed to being a trusted media destination that informs, entertains, and empowers our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a creative, inclusive, and collaborative culture where innovation thrives. At TV One, we are passionate about our people and dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent who continue to challenge the norm and shape the future of media.
The Ad Sales Coordinator, Direct Response supports the execution and fulfillment of advertising sales orders by partnering closely with Account Executives and Sales Planners to ensure client schedules are accurately implemented within internal systems. Serving as a primary point of contact for ad agencies and TV One, the position resolves discrepancies, manages schedule changes, and distributes pre- and post-logs.
This position has a strong emphasis on customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with account executives and sales planners utilizing internal computer system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of client schedules.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and TV One to resolve discrepancies, confirm schedule changes and distribute post and pre-logs.
- Liaison between accounts receivable department and agencies to secure past due invoice payments and resolve payment issues.
- Maintain various DR reports utilized to maximize efficiency and revenue.
- Other tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Must possess strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communications.
- Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory trainings and adheres to related course deadlines.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 years of experience in advertising sales.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned, and the Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice. This position is at-will, unless otherwise governed by a fully executed written agreement.
TV One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact HR_Recruiting@urban1.com
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