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Account Executive

TEGNA Inc.
Location
WQAD-TV Davenport
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Sales (Stations)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of experience in digital media sales, advertising, or a related industry
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a competitive environment
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and industry trends, including programmatic, streaming media, display, video, social, and content marketing
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to interpret data and analytics to provide actionable insights
  • Self-motivated, with a passion for sales and digital media
Nice to have
  • Experience in working with business owners and/or agency clients
  • Knowledge of streaming and digital media
  • Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, DSPs, and SSPs.
What the job really is

The Account Executive at TEGNA is responsible for driving revenue growth through the sale of digital and television media solutions. Daily tasks include identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, providing consultative selling, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution and optimization.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.
Things to weigh
  • No salary range provided; compensation is described as competitive base plus commission.
  • The role requires local travel, which may impact work-life balance.
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