Digital Sales Marketing Planner, NBC5 Chicago

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The Digital Sales Marketing Planner will support the Digital Account Managers and sales team by taking ownership of digital and linear reporting. This role will create custom marketing solutions and sponsorship decks for NBCU Local Chicago’s sellers and advertisers. This role will assist with sales marketing special initiatives like event planning.

JOB DUTIES:

• Create client facing slide decks for cross-platform sales opportunities and initiatives.
• Own reporting for digital and linear sales campaigns
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of NBCU products to be able to make recommendations to AEs and cleints
• Work with all internal departments (Digital, Sales, Traffic, Marketing, Management, etc.) on cross functional projects. Ensure sponsorship elements are clearly laid out in an organized and professional way.
• Execute digital sweepstakes, social amplification campaigns and other custom content
• Work with content teams to stay up to date on their initiatives and make sales recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• Strong computer skills especially in Power Point, Excel, and Word 
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice 
• High energy and teamwork mentality a must 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Sales Media Industry experience
• Minimum one (1) year of experience at a media company in media sales or experience in a client service role 
• Knowledge of Wide Orbit and Sales Force 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with broad range of internal and external clients 
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].