Account Executive

Job Description

KUSA 9NEWS, TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Denver, CO is hiring an experienced Account Executive!

We are committed to innovation with state-of-the-art marketing solutions offering endless opportunities for our clients to thrive from linear TV to Premion OTT, with digital video and advanced ad network, and industry-leading attribution tactics.

You will be part of a team of dynamic sellers, who drive new business and manage high-volume account lists. You will be responsible for growing revenue and share by effectively negotiating, packaging and recommending solutions that utilize our broadcast and digital assets. You will have tools and support to generate new business in all product sets; linear TV, OTT and digital.

Pay Range: Base salary $50,000 plus monthly commissions

What do we offer?
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• Winning, inclusive, supportive and fun culture
• Leading and innovative media/digital products
• Resources to set you up for success
• Growth opportunities within KXTV and TEGNA
• Purpose driven and employee-centric organization

What we're looking for?
• You are a creative solutions-based seller who can develop ideas that produce results for our customers utilizing our multi-platform products
• You are experienced in media sales
• You are eager to learn TEGNA's top-notch advertising product suite
• You are a hungry business developer wanting to uncover any opportunity
• You can ask for the order and close with customers
• You are detail-oriented and a multitasker

What will you do?
• Achieve all broadcast and digital sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Develop new revenue through selling sponsorships, digital solutions, and PREMION OTT
• Maximize share of business from an assigned list of accounts
• Partner with Account Manager & Digital Account Manager to provide exceptional customer service to clients.
• Partner with your team to organize and prioritize business to successfully meet goals and deadlines.
• Create effective verbal & written marketing presentations in collaboration with the Account Manager, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Research Director, and the Marketing Team.
• Manage day to day activity, pipeline, and forecasts using Salesforce

Job Requirements:

What will you need?
• 2+ years of broadcast television sales or media sales experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in using qualitative research and/or other marketing research tools
• Experience in WideOrbit and Salesforce preferred
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• A valid driver's license with an excellent driving record, as well as reliable transportation and proof of insurance

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 63 television stations in 51 US 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

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