WZZM-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
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The Account Managers (AM) within our team are tasked with formulating and overseeing the advertising solutions offered by Account Executives (AEs). The Account Manager assumes a pivotal role as the primary liaison for our clients and orchestrates the collaborative efforts of all internal team members involved in the fulfillment and execution process, aiming to assist clients in attaining their desired business outcomes and achieving a robust return on investment.
Responsibilities:
- Engage daily with existing agency and direct client engagements; this role encompasses the management and guardianship of client timetables on television and online platforms, consistent monitoring of client audience delivery, showcasing the station's offerings, and consistently delivering exceptional customer service.
- Prepare presentations encompassing TV packages, sports, specials, and other recommendations for recurring or new business.
- Collaborate with designated Account Executives to oversee contracts, make-goods, and overall customer support.
- Collaborate with various departments within the station to execute sponsorships and promotions successfully.
- Liaise with the Traffic Department as necessary to facilitate precise scheduling of customer traffic.
- Proficiently make independent decisions and resolve issues on behalf of designated Account Executives.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of TEGNA and the station's products, processes, and services to effectively communicate with clients when required.
- Partner with designated Account Executives to cultivate new and incremental revenue streams.
- Collaborate with the Digital Sales Manager in the execution of digital campaigns as sold by designated Account Executives. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely execution, booking, trafficking, and continuous monitoring of all digital campaigns to ensure successful delivery and communication.
- Accountable for identifying trends and opportunities to enhance product conversion and overall campaign performance.
- Establish new customer accounts, contracts, order entries, and revisions, ensuring meticulous accuracy.
- Possess self-motivation and a strong willingness to contribute as an effective team player. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to adapt to our ever-evolving industry also constitute essential components of success.
Requirements:
- Exhibit a keen eye for detail.
- Adept at meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Display self-initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Possess a college degree, highly preferred.
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.
* 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.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit http://www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
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. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
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