Sales Assistant, Ad Sales in City of London

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Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role...

CNN International is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the execution and delivery of cross-platform advertising campaigns across its international commercial platforms. This role plays an important part in ensuring campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently, and successfully from booking through to reporting.

The Sales Assistant will provide support to Sales Planners, Managers, and Directors within the CNN International Commercial sales team, helping to ensure smooth campaign delivery and effective account administration.

Ready to contribute to the delivery of global advertising campaigns while building your career in international media? We'd love to hear from you.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Coordinate and book cross-platform campaigns, ensuring timely activation and accurate scheduling.
• Monitor campaign delivery, proactively identifying and resolving issues such as missing creative assets or sponsorship scheduling.
• Track revenue and campaign status to support accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare pre-, mid-, and post-campaign reports providing clear performance insights.
• Support new business setup, including processing contracts and invoices.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date records of bookings, creative assets, client deliverables, and payment statuses.
• Provide ongoing administrative account support to ensure smooth and efficient campaign execution.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Previous experience in a similar account support or campaign coordination role, with exposure to managing bookings, deliverables, and reporting.
• Confidence in building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders, combined with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to track performance data and produce clear campaign reports.
• Interest in media, current affairs, and working in an international environment, with a motivated and positive approach to learning and progression.

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Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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