This position is crucial to our national sales efforts. The NSA is responsible coordinating and maintaining communication between all KRIS Communications media platforms and our national rep firm. You will be responsible for entering broadcast orders received from the rep and communicating with them about any revisions to these orders. You will work every day with the national sales manager and as needed with personnel from other departments. This job requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks under deadline. The National Sales Assistant reports directly to the National Sales Manager.

Ideal candidate should have:
• Knowledge of advertising sales including national, regional and local business streams
• Strong understanding of sales terms and functions
• Excellent organizational skills, be self motivated, and focused
• Strong work ethic and an honest moral fiber
• College degree (preferred) and 3 years of TV or relevant sales experience
• Experience handling paid infomercial business
• Ability to work with others

Ideal candidate will have:
• Strong computer skills-specifically with Microsoft, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience with Traffic Systems including OSI, Media Line, and One Domain
• Strong communication and writing skills
• General understanding of Nielsen Ratings
• Ability to handle make goods
• Attention to detail and a high level of accountability
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to handle a high volume of business under specific time constraints

Candidate must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Drug testing required. Please send resume with cover letter to:

Billy Brotherton, Nat'l Sales Manager
KRIS Communications, Inc.
301 Artesian Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Email: bbrotherton@kristv.com

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

KRIS Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

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Specific Responsibilities: The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for prospecting, presenting, closing and maintaining a growing list of local clients. To achieve this, the AE will:

- Consistently prospect for new advertising clients
- Establish and maintain excellent mutually beneficial working relationships with local advertisers
- Package, present and close Cordillera spot and interactive programs to clients on an ongoing basis
- Be knowledgeable about all aspects of marketing through the use of station information
- Ensure timely, accurate sales order entry, work on campaign production and to provide daily accurate information on the power of Television and Interactive advertising
- Report daily to a sales manager on all market intelligence, as well as account and pipeline reports

Solid references and a strong history of sales performance is critical and must be demonstrated on the resume.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Applicant must be proficient with word, excel, power point and computer technology. Ability to relate well with advertisers and fellow employees is a must. College degree preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Proof of vehicle insurance coverage; Drug testing is required. KRIS Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit resume and references to: agalindo@kristv.com

Or send by mail to:
Human Resources
Attention: Alice Galindo
301 Artesian Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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KRIS Communications is an equal opportunity employer. Equal opportunity in employment is afforded by Television Station, KRIS, KDF, KAJA, to all qualified persons, and no person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or disability.

The cooperation of each employee and employee organization in effectuating this policy is requested.

Specifically, all persons to whom this notice is addressed are urged to assist the management of the station, on a continuing basis, in effectuating this policy and in assisting in recruitment in accordance with this policy.

It is the right of any individual to notify:

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 12TH STREET S.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554

202 - 418 - 0190
fccinfo@fcc.gov

or any other appropriate agency, if he or she feels that the policy of the station has been abrogated in any manner.

Communications regarding this policy as it applies to the station should be addressed to:

KRIS Communications
301 Artesian Street
Corpus Christi, TX  78401
(361) 886-6100

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