Sales Development Representative

Overview

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/

Title:

Sales Development Representative 4013

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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Launch and Grow Your Sales Career with TEGNA

Looking to break into media sales and build a lasting career? At TEGNA, our values—Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Results—guide everything we do. Our Sales Development Representative (SDR) Program reflects those values by offering an ongoing growth path, not just a one-time training class. New SDRs are welcomed throughout the year into a results-driven, values-led team where your development truly matters.

From day one, you’ll receive personalized mentorship, hands-on sales training, and real client-facing opportunities. This program is designed to meet you where you are: top performers may graduate into a full sales role in under 12 months, while others continue to build their skills until they’re ready. At every step, you’ll have the tools, coaching, and support to succeed.

• Continuous Development:
  Join anytime and begin a personalized journey of growth.
• Real-World
  
  Experience:
  
  Prospect, pitch, and partner with Account Executives to generate new business.
• Mentorship &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Work side-by-side with sales leaders committed to your success.
• Career Acceleration:
  Fast-track into a full-time sales role when you’re ready—typically within 12 months.
• Exposure Across Platforms:
  Learn the ins and outs of TV, streaming, and digital advertising.

We’re looking for energetic, coachable, and competitive individuals who want more than just a job—they want a career in sales. Whether you’re a recent graduate, career-changer, or early-career professional, this program equips you with the skills and experience to excel in today’s evolving media landscape.

At TEGNA, we believe growth is ongoing—for our people and our business. When you grow, we grow.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. These include two medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. The 401(k) program offers contributions ranging from 1% to 80%, with a 100% company match on the first 4% and 100% vesting from day one.

Regardless of medical plan participation, all employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. PTO and nine paid holidays per year are also provided. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefit applicability. For example, newsroom bargaining unit employees may be covered by union-administered plans.

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, 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 law.

TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. For accommodation requests, please email

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