National Account Manager

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television.

The

National Account Manager

supports Account Executives’ sales efforts by taking ownership of fulfillment so the AE can focus on client‑facing opportunities and revenue closing. The National Account Manager manages day‑to‑day account responsibilities and drives sales through superior customer service across Broadcast Television and Digital, aiming to retain clients and grow business. This role reports to the Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

Provide support to assigned Account Executives on post‑sale activities, including campaign implementation, maintenance, and review.

Interact daily with advertising agencies and direct clients, maintaining schedules on television and digital and handling special projects and promotions.

Collaborate with Account Executives, Marketing Director, Research Director, and Creative Services to support client needs.

Attend sales meetings and trainings to learn products and services and articulate them to clients when appropriate.

Partner with Account Executives to identify new or incremental revenue based on campaign results.

Assist with contract maintenance, generating avails, traffic, make‑goods, collections, and overall customer service.

Track client audience delivery using ratings, impressions, KPIs, and campaign fulfillment.

Coordinate with the team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry, and revisions.

Requirements

1‑3 years of account management in a fast‑paced media sales environment.

Track record of successfully retaining and growing clients.

Knowledge of marketing solutions, including broadcasting and digital advertising.

Knowledge of Google Analytics and advertising solutions is highly desirable.

Experience using CRM systems and the MS Office suite.

Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems to support customer needs.

Self‑motivation and willingness to work as a team player.

Creative, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time‑management skills.

Pay Range
$26.50 – $29.00 USD per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and eye care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.

Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.

Disability and life insurance.

401(k) program with a 100% match up to 4% of pay.

Nine free virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health.

Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be reasonably accommodated.

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