Senior Political Account Executive

Senior Political Account Executive

TEGNA Inc. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Political Account Executive to join our dynamic and forward-thinking sales team. The ideal candidate will showcase their strategic and entrepreneurial expertise by building collaborative relationships and providing customer solutions through an integrated suite of media platforms, including our market leading television properties, best in class OTT product Premion, and other emerging assets.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage extensive suite of client solutions;
• Drive advertising sales to political clients and collaborate with internal teams to execute campaigns across various media platforms, including linear, digital, and streaming;
• Meet and exceed all revenue goals and targets on a monthly, quarterly, annual basis;
• Demonstrate product knowledge and value to our customers;
• Updating market conditions to the buying community;
• Actively grow agency relationships at all levels;
• Negotiate effectively to expand core book of business;
• Merchandise delivery and performance by stewardship of orders.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of major account engagement in a professional, fast paced media sales environment;
• Previous political experience preferred
• Television and digital sales/negotiation experience;
• Demonstrated record of sales achievement;
• Ability to multi-task and think strategically;
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and high energy;
• Strong presenter and communicator with internal and external customers;
• College Degree Preferred

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.