About the role

Supports Account Executives in sales by managing account responsibilities, ensuring proper implementation, and driving client growth. TEGNA provides local news and services to communities.

Responsibilities

Provide support to assigned Account Executives on post-sale activity including campaign implementation, maintenance, and review.
Daily interaction with existing advertising agencies and direct clients; maintenance of client schedules on television and digital in addition to implementation of special projects and promotions.
Work in tandem with Account Executives, Marketing Director, Research Director, and Creative Services to support client needs.
Attend sales meetings and trainings to gain sales, product and process information and keep abreast of company products and services to articulate to client, when appropriate.
Partner with designated Account Executives in identifying new/incremental revenue based on campaign results.
Assist designated Account Executives with maintenance of contracts, generating avails, traffic, make-goods, collection and overall customer service.
Regularly track clients’ audience delivery using ratings, impressions, clients KPIs, and campaign fulfillment.
Coordinate with the team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry and revisions.

1-3 years of account management in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment.
Track record of successfully retaining and growing clients.
Knowledge of marketing solutions including broadcasting and digital advertising is preferred.
Knowledge of Google Analytics and advertising solutions is highly desirable.
Prior experience using CRM systems and MS Office suite.
Able to make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs.
Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player are essential attributes.
Demonstrate ability to be creative, flexible, and able to adapt to change with evolving priorities.
Creative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Detail-oriented with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Access to dental and eye care coverage.
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) program allows contributions of 1% - 80% of pay on a pre-tax basis with a 100% match for the first 4% contributed, fully vested from day one.
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a Teladoc physician for all employees and their eligible family members.
Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.