TEGNA · 1 month ago
National Sales Assistant
WFAA-TV Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services across the United States. The National Sales Assistant supports Account Executives by managing day-to-day account responsibilities and ensuring proper implementation of sales solutions, while also providing superior customer service to retain clients and grow business.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
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; this responsibility includes maintenance of client schedules on television and digital in addition to implementation of special projects and promotions
Works in tandem with Account Executives, Marketing Director, Research Director, and Creative Services to support client needs
Attend sales meetings and sales 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
Regular tracking of clients’ audience delivery using ratings, impressions, clients KPIs, and campaign fulfillment
Coordinate with team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry and revisions
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of account management in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment
Track record of successfully retaining and growing clients
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 ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Detail oriented with ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills
Preferred
Knowledge of marketing solutions including broadcasting and digital advertising is preferred
Knowledge of Google Analytics and advertising solutions is highly desirable
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.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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