Description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WTOL-TV is looking for a motivated Account Executive who's ready to kick off a career in media and advertising sales. This is a great fit for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are excited to learn how local businesses grow through creative marketing and digital storytelling.

What You'll Do

• Prospect and generate new business leads through research, outreach, and cold calling
• Build and grow relationships with local businesses and decision-makers
• Create and present tailored marketing solutions across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
• Collaborate with internal creative and marketing teams to bring campaigns to life
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, sharing results and insights with clients
• Meet and exceed personal and team sales goals through consistent outreach and follow-up
• Learn and apply a consultative sales approach focused on helping clients achieve their business objectives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Comfortable making cold calls and connecting with new prospects
• Goal-oriented, resilient, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (CRM or analytics tools a plus)

Why Join WTOL-TV and TEGNA?

• Opportunities for growth within one of the nation's top local media companies
• Competitive compensation: base salary + commission
• Access to cutting-edge tools and advertising technology
• Supportive team culture focused on learning, collaboration, and success

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Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.

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