Sales Assistant

Job Title: Advertising Sales - Sales Assistant

Reports to: Director, Pricing & Planning

Location: New York – Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.

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.

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, aspire

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TV+ 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.

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.

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.

Like buffalo, we run united 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.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant…