TEGNA · 12 hours ago
Sales Operations Specialist
KVUE-TV Austin
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. They are seeking a dynamic Sales Operations Specialist to provide high-level administrative and project management support to the sales department, ensuring flawless day-to-day operations and managing communication flow within a fast-paced media environment.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Account Management of local sales accounts
Lead the Account Team members ensuring accurate fulfillment on broadcast and digital orders
Responsible for trouble shooting all Wide Orbit Traffic (WOT) concerns/issues related to order entry, weekly spot times, Co-Op billing, Invoice adjustment resolution, Maintain Hygiene Report
Ensure proper Sponsorship tracking, coding and reporting and liaise departments to execute
Assist in tracking sales department projects, including strategic initiatives, sales presentations, sponsorships and client-related activities using office technologies (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Assist with Production workflow, execution and follow-through including maintenance of contracts for talent
Reviews logs particularly ahead of high-profile events and coordinate with AMs on any irregularities or changes needed
Point person for program/traffic issues that involve engineering (i.e.: split signal)
Work with marketing to create promotional schedules for In-House initiatives, trade and corporate promo schedules
Pull daily CIA flags and work with AMs to resolve prior to log closure
Oversee aging reports, collection attempts and resolution of short-pay/credit adjustment with the Account Manager team to limit lost revenue
Maintains Under delivery reporting and fulfillment, communicate priorities with TCO
Help plan and execute sales-related events, including client gatherings and community outreach initiatives
Oversee sales executions as developed with new or existing media
High standard of professionalism, accuracy and accountability
Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality on all sales-related matters
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a sales or administrative role, preferably within a sales or media environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time-management skills with the ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Proficiency with office productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to learn new software systems
Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its clients
Benefits
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 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
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
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
Recent News
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