Sales Assistant

Overview

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. At KXTV, a TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Sacramento, CA, our top priority is providing our clients with the best marketing and advertising strategy and customer service in the market.

The Sales Assistant supports the Account Manager’s efforts by handling fulfillment so the Account Executive can focus on client-facing activities, creating opportunities, and closing revenue. This is a part-time, temporary position of at least six months with the possibility of turning into a permanent, full-time position. The role reports to the Sales Operations Manager.

• Partners with Account Managers on post-sales activity including order entry and day-to-day account management to ensure proper implementation of solutions, broadcast and digital.
• Assist Programming staff with daily administration of managing logs and station programming.
• Process client posts, supply pre/post log times, send invoice copies, and assist with a wide range of duties as needed.
• Work in a team environment to achieve individual and team goals and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with the team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry, and revisions.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workflow to meet team goals and deadlines.
• Use Wide Orbit Traffic to prepare reports and provide back-up as needed for Account Managers.
• Provide support and work closely with sales staff, local, national, and digital teams.
• Perform duties of other team members as needed.

• 3-4 years of experience in a fast-paced office environment plus high school diploma (or GED).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, advertising solutions, and Wide Orbit Traffic is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office suite.

$20 - $22 USD

• TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match and vesting details as described: eligible for 1% - 80% contribution; 100% match on the first 4% of pay; fully vested from day one.
• Teladoc virtual doctor visits and Spring Health therapy sessions available to all employees and eligible family members.
• PTO and nine paid holidays per year.
• Some positions may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement; certain benefits may not apply to newsroom bargaining unit employees.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our collaborative culture. We value applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or other protected status. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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