WXIA-TV (11Alive), a TEGNA-owned company and NBC affiliate in Atlanta GA, is looking for an elite Account Executive to help local and regional businesses achieve their goals!

In this role you will develop relationships and revenue around our must-watch broadcast products- including 11Alive News, NBC Sports, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy- as well as the leading streaming TV advertising platform in the world - PREMION - which is majority-owned by TEGNA.

What We Offer:

• Winning, inclusive, collaborative, supportive, and fun culture
• Base Salary + Uncapped Commissions
• Leading media products
• Training resources
• Generous benefits
• Career growth opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities using client and category insights from an extensive resource library
• Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital, and Streaming (OTT)
• Grow and expand current customers' advertising campaigns by building relationships and understanding their business needs
• Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing account management team with clear and concise direction for the successful execution of campaigns
• Make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs

What You Need:

• 2 to 3 years of account engagement in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment.
• A deep understanding of digital experience in selling Streaming/CTV
• A competitive understanding and success in the Automotive Category
• A strong passion for connecting and prospecting with new potential and existing accounts to generate meaningful business conversations and relationships
• An eagerness to learn 11Alive's top-notch and innovative advertising product suite
• An entrepreneurial mindset: takes the initiative, exceeds goals, and delivers results
• Strong communication skills with the ability to own a room and shine in front of clients
• Ability to thrive in an ever-evolving media and work landscape

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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 receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
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.

EEO statement:

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