Job Title: Advertising Sales - Sales Assistant

Reports to: Director, Pricing & Planning

Location: New York - Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOIN OUR TEAM

At UP Entertainment, we are passionate about storytelling, cultural trends, and fostering dynamic audience engagement across screens and platforms. Join us in making UP Entertainment the leading platform for uplifting digital entertainment. 

We’re excited to learn more about you! To apply for this position, please follow the link and instructions at the bottom of the job description. We look forward to learning about your interest in the role, your experience, knowledge and talents!

SUMMARY: The Advertising Sales Assistant plays a pivotal role in providing administrative support for the Ad Sales team.  This role participates in the development and execution of linear ad clients, ensuring all elements related to the account are coordinated, scheduled, and executed timely and correctly. Effective communication skills to successfully execute our agreements are a key component of this role. An eye for detail, strong organization, and project coordination skills are essential. 

WHO WE ARE:

At UP Entertainment, we believe that quality entertainment, with uplifting and inspiring stories, has the power to positively impact hearts and change our world. Our core purpose is to UPlift Someone. UP Entertainment is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico.  UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos. 

UP Entertainment’s core values are: Be Uplifting, Be Your Best, and Be a Buffalo.  

Be Uplifting

We aim to uplift and inspire, making someone’s day and their life better by serving them well. We share knowledge and information and are committed to developing ourselves and others. We team up across boundaries and differences to win. At UP, success is shared.

Be Your Best

Our employees are our greatest assets. Our differences, experiences and passions are respected, celebrated and supported at UP because we are most productive as our authentic selves. We always give our absolute best and pursue excellence by designing and planning for the results we want and deliver them. 

Be a Buffalo

Like buffalo, we run unified toward challenges and face them with determination and strength. Our industry is unpredictable and so are we. We work hard and are most resourceful and innovative when pressure is applied. We are confident and courageous, resolute, and strong. At UP, we welcome disruption.

WHO YOU ARE 

You approach every task with exceptional energy and drive, inspiring those around you in dynamic, collaborative environments. With a strong customer focus, you consistently anticipate and respond to client needs, ensuring a positive experience in every interaction. Your technical skills enable you to quickly master new tools and systems, efficiently solving problems and streamlining processes. You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and work hard to foster strong relationships. Your attention to detail, proactive follow-through, and commitment to delivering high-quality results make you a valued and reliable team member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Sales Assistant on our linear Ad Sales team, you’ll be an essential contributor to both account management and the smooth execution of daily operations. This entry-level role is designed for individuals eager to launch their careers in media sales, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and clear pathways for professional growth within a dynamic and supportive team environment.  The essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Maintain agency accounts including upfront and scatter order entry, coordinating inventory moves/flighting, handling product allocations, and updating flowcharts and change notices to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Communicate daily with the Traffic Department to confirm accurate booking and delivery of all deal components.
• Create and maintain quarterly flighting grids to track campaign schedules.
• Conduct weekly revenue checks and monitor preemptions to ensure accuracy of all orders.
• Collaborate with agency buyers to maintain the integrity of media buys and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Support Account Executives, Sales Planners, and Pricing/Inventory teams by preparing and editing presentations, spreadsheets, and other sales materials.
• Compile and organize marketplace data, account overviews, and special project materials to support the sales team’s strategic initiatives.
• Take on additional tasks and projects as needed to contribute to the overall success of the Ad Sales team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
• Media Buying or Media Sales Assistant experience is a plus.

SKILLS

• Problem Solving and Analysis: Identifies significant problems and opportunities. Analyzes problems in depth and achieves effective resolution. Determines root causes for issues and solves for them, striving for continuous improvement.
• Oral & Written Communication: Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication skills, engaging effectively in one-on-one conversations, small group discussions, and large presentations - including external public speaking. Consistently produces clear, concise, and well-structured written materials, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to convey information accurately and professionally.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making. Neither indecisive nor hip-shooter. Generates sensible, realistic, practical solutions to problems. Exhibits a high level of integrity, earning the trust of coworkers and putting organization and team above self-interests; High level of editorial judgment, creativity, and attention to detail.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, in addition to the skills noted above an individual must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the following:

• Technical Skills: Demonstrates strong proficiency in essential business systems and process tools, including use of Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis, reporting, and document creation. Quickly adapts to new software and technologies as needed for the role (DealMaker and Wide Orbit). Leverages these technical skills to support efficient, high-quality work and drive continuous improvement in daily operations.

CERTIFICATIONS

This job currently has no certification requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER:

This is a hybrid job role, with a combination of telecommuting workdays and in-office workdays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal-employment principles and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. The terms and conditions of the application process and employment relationship are to be non-discriminatory—without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation or any other protected category or class that may be applicable to you in the jurisdiction where you are employed. UP Entertainment. Moreover, in accordance with federal and applicable state and local law, we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances conflict with work requirements and for applicants and employees with known disabilities provided that such individuals are qualified to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, and provided that any accommodations would not impose an undue hardship on the company or introduce a direct threat to the health and safety of the worksite employee with a disability or others. Any applicant or employee who requires a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a company manager, a company officer or Insperity to request such an accommodation.

TO APPLY:  Visit UP Entertainments Careers Page.  If you have previously applied with UP, please Login.  If this is your first visit, select the career opportunity that is of interest to you.  At the bottom of the job description, you will be prompted to create a candidate profile.  Creation of an account is required to begin the application process.   

For more information about UP Entertainment, our brands and values, please visit our website:  www.upentertainment.com