Account Executive

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 www.TEGNA.com.

 

KARE11, TEGNA’s legacy station and NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Account Executive to join our dynamic team. We are dedicated to innovation, offering state-of-the-art marketing solutions that empower our clients to thrive across various platforms, including linear TV, digital video, OTT, and advanced attribution tactics.

What We Offer:

• Winning Culture: We offer a hybrid work structure that embraces inclusivity and collaboration. Join a winning team that knows how to have fun while achieving greatness.
• Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary base with uncapped commissions.
• Cutting-Edge Products: Work with leading and innovative media products.
• Resources: We provide the tools and resources you need to succeed. Your success is our priority.
• Growth Opportunities: Explore endless possibilities for career advancement within our organization. Your journey with us is a path to success.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including a 401k match, full health coverage, dental, vision, mental health support, volunteer hours, and matching funds for non-profits. Your well-being is our concern.
• Employee-Centric: Join an organization that values you as an individual and focuses on purpose-driven, employee-centric values.

What You'll Do:

As an Account Executive at KARE11, your responsibilities will include:

• Prospecting: Harness your skills to consistently spot new revenue opportunities, using your insights into clients and industries.
• Upselling: Elevate our relationships with existing clients by showcasing our full range of offerings, providing them with tailored solutions for success.
• Custom Campaigns: Craft customized, solutions-driven campaigns spanning broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Client Relationships: Expand key client relationships by deeply understanding their needs and the competitive landscape. You'll become their trusted advisor.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with our internal teams, ensuring clear direction for campaign execution. Your teamwork makes the dream work.
• Problem-Solving: Take the reins on decision-making and problem-solving to exceed customer expectations.
• Account Management: Utilize an Account Manager to deliver exceptional customer service and contract fulfillment.
• Data Management: Use CRM tools to manage daily activities, pipeline, and forecasts.

What You Need:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience: 5+ years of sales experience
• Communication Skills: Command the art of communication, both written and verbal.
• Research Skills: Use your qualitative research and marketing research skills to power your sales approach.
• Time Management: Juggle multiple tasks with ease, always meeting deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability: Embrace change as an opportunity.
• Team Player: Thrive independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Driver's License: A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

If you're ready to take on the world of media sales, apply today. Join KARE11, where innovation, inclusivity, and success are the name of the game.

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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.

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 askhr@tegna.com 

Recruiting Fraud Alert:

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background.  Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.  

Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from TEGNA, please email askhr@tegna.com.