Job Share Account Executive

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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.

At 13WMAZ the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Macon GA were offering something genuinely rare in media sales a job share Account Executive position. This isnt a part-time role with part-time pay. Its a professionally structured opportunity to earn a strong competitive income while still being able to dedicate time every week to what matters most to you outside of work.
This is a true partnership. Youll work together with an experienced Account Executive sharing a strong portfolio of established clients while actively pursuing new business. Together youll drive television and digital revenue and individually youll build the kind of client relationships that fuel long-term growth.
If youre a driven sales professional who doesnt want to choose between a high-earning career and being present for your family this is the role youve been waiting for.

What Youll Do
Consistently prospect for new revenue using client and category insights
Upsell current clients across WMAZs full product portfolio
Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet customer needs across broadcast television streaming (OTT) and other digital assets
Build key client relationships by understanding their business needs and competitive landscape
Partner with Account Managers to provide seamless campaign execution and exceptional customer service
Strategically use stations CRM software to manage activity pipeline and forecasts
Represent 13WMAZ professionally in the community and with local businesses

What We Offer
Base salary uncapped commissions structured to reward results not hours clocked
A rare job share schedule three working days two days for your family
A winning culture
Generous benefits

What You Need
13 years of sales experience
A proven track record of achieving sales goals and developing new business
Valid drivers license
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desire to win
Strong business acumen with attention to detail and accuracy
Effective time management and organizational skills
Possess a creative mind to develop effective campaigns focused on solving customer needs
Be willing to learn all aspects of broadcasting and digital advertising to show up as a confident credible resource for every client
Work effectively within the team structure to achieve goals

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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.

EEO statement:

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