Sales Assistant Ad Sales - CNN International Commercial

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role...

CNN International, the world’s leader, provides awarding winning content across multiple platforms to upscale global citizens. The Advertising Sales team is a dynamic group responsible for driving global revenue on all CNN platforms.

The Sales Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to Sales Planners, the Manager and the team Directors within the CNNIC Middle East sales team. The role is based within the Advertising Sales department in Dubai supporting the Middle East region and other designated territories as required.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Lead end-to-end execution of Ad Sales campaigns, ensuring seamless delivery across TV and digital platforms—proactively identifying and resolving issues to keep campaigns on track and within scope.
• Coordinate media bookings in partnership with the traffic team, prepare campaign confirmations and post-campaign reports, and manage billing communications and payment follow-ups.
• Drive internal alignment by organizing weekly team meetings, managing client and agency correspondence, and handling day-to-day administrative support to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain and update campaign tracking tools, including prospect pipelines, status reports, and campaign logs. Oversee copy alignment, liaise with clients and agencies for timely asset delivery, and review contracts and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience...

• Excellent administrative skills
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to cope in a very busy environment, to prioritise and multitask.
• The confidence to build and maintain relationships with clients and agencies.
• A keen attitude and willingness to learn, remain motivated and ambition to progress within the industry
  
  

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by 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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