Receptionist

Receptionist

16WAPT , the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Receptionist to serve as administrative support to the station and assist other departments. You will provide support by performing several tasks that contribute to the daily operations of the department. The Receptionist will serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them; notify company personnel of visitor arrivals; maintain security, clerical tasks and operating the Cisco telecommunications switchboard. You will report to the Business Manager.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone
• Provide information to viewers and answer and refer inquiries
• Direct visitors and maintain employee and department directories
• Ensure security by managing guest logbook and issuing visitor badges
• Maintain safe and clean reception area
• Maintain continuity among departments by documenting and communicating actions
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results
• Order and maintains general office supplies
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services and USPS mail

Requirements

• Previous Customer Service or Receptionist experience
• Excellent communication skills, whether in person or on the telephone
• Customer focus; must have integrity in handling client inquiries/requests
• Prefer familiarity with the Cisco switchboard console
• Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• In-person attendance is required
• Related military experience will be considered

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.