What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at TEGNA?
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.
WTIC-TV/WCCT-TV-Hartford-New Haven, CT
WTIC/WCCT is looking for a driven, passionate sales rep who would love to help local companies grow and succeed, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. It’s hard work, fast-paced and results-focused, but the journey is fun and financially rewarding. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospects. Excellent presentation, communication, active listening and problem-solving skills are a must. A strong commitment to client, team, and self are critical to succeed.
What We Offer
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.
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
Recruiting Fraud Alert
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Privacy Notice for California Residents
SMS Messaging Privacy Policy
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.
WTIC-TV/WCCT-TV-Hartford-New Haven, CT
WTIC/WCCT is looking for a driven, passionate sales rep who would love to help local companies grow and succeed, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. It’s hard work, fast-paced and results-focused, but the journey is fun and financially rewarding. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospects. Excellent presentation, communication, active listening and problem-solving skills are a must. A strong commitment to client, team, and self are critical to succeed.
What We Offer
- Winning, inclusive, supportive and fun culture
- Base Uncapped Commissions
- Leading and innovative media products
- Resources to set you up for success
- Growth opportunities
- Generous benefits
- Purpose driven and employee-centric organization
- Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities using client and category insights
- Upsell current customers by engaging them in the full product line of WTIC/WCCT offerings
- Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital and Streaming (OTT)
- Seek opportunities to expand relationships with key clients by taking an active role in understanding their business needs and competitive landscape
- Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing account management team with clear and concise direction for successful execution of campaigns
- Make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs
- Utilize an Account Manager to provide exceptional customer service and contract fulfillment
- Use Matrix (CRM tool) to manage day to day activity, pipeline and forecasts
- Positively and professionally represent the media group
- Minimum 1 year of account engagement in a professional, fast paced sales environment
- Proven track record of success as a seller
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy a must
- Ability to effectively solve problems
- Creative and able to adapt quickly to change
- Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills
- Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player are essential attributes
- Strong business acumen a must
- A strong passion for CONNECTING and PROSPECTING with new potential and existing accounts to generate meaningful business conversations and relationships
- A solutions-based seller who can develop ideas that produce results for our customers, utilizing our multi-platform products
- A desire and eagerness to learn TEGNA’s top-notch and innovative advertising product suite
- A self-starter who is determined to succeed
- A positive attitude and a strong team player
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.
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
Recruiting Fraud Alert
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Privacy Notice for California Residents
SMS Messaging Privacy Policy
