Application Deadline: 23 May 2025
Department: Sales and Commercial
Location: Newport
Compensation: £25,000 - £27,000 / year
Description
Newsquest Media Group is the UK’s largest local news publisher, with a portfolio of over 200 trusted news and media brands. Reaching more than 50 million users online each month and over 4 million readers in print every week. Our success is built on the collaboration of dedicated teams across the business, working together to deliver high-quality journalism and effective advertising solutions for our clients.
We’re now looking for a Sales Progressor to join our vibrant media sales team in Newport. This role is vital in supporting our continued commercial growth.
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace? In this support role, your coordination and communication skills will help ensure smooth campaign delivery and contribute to the overall success of our sales operation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supporting the sales team with administrative tasks
2. Booking adverts using our specialist advertising system
3. Liaising with clients to confirm and agree on advert copy
4. Working to tight deadlines to ensure adverts are scheduled and go live as planned
5. Responding to ad hoc requests from the Sales Director and wider commercial team
6. Collaborating with stakeholders across departments and client accounts
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
1. Previous experience in a support, coordination, or admin role (media industry experience is a bonus)
2. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
3. Confident written and verbal communicator with a professional, friendly manner
4. Comfortable using systems and technology (training on our ad system will be provided)
5. A team player who takes initiative and adapts quickly to changing priorities
Benefits and D&I Statement
* Competitive salary
* Statutory pension
* Discounts and perks through the “Newsquest Benefits” platform
* 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Comprehensive training and career progression
* Discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme
* Mental health support via Lifeworks
* Eye test vouchers and a £50 contribution toward glasses
* Annual volunteer day for a charity of your choice
Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all community sections and are committed to fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process.
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