Account Manager

Job Description

9NEWS Denver (KUSA & KTVD-TV) a TEGNA Media Company, is home to employees who demonstrate an urgent, passionate and unmatched commitment to lead and revolutionize information delivery across all platforms. It's also one of the fastest growing areas in the country, attracting and growing new business at a rapid pace.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking sales team. The ideal candidate will work primarily on the National team showcasing his or her detailed account management expertise by building collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders and a number of nationwide clients.
Once ad solutions are sold by the National Sales Manager (NSM) or Account Executives (AEs), the Account Manager (AM) becomes the key point of contact for the clients. The AM will coordinate the full efforts of all the internal team members involved in the fulfillment & execution process to help the clients achieve the desired business results and to receive a strong ROI.

Responsibilities:
• The AM manages accounts after activation; understands clients' needs and proposes new business opportunities
• Grows the account by introducing new solution sets, introducing strategy and planning and ensures everything is working properly
• Be the lead point of contact on assigned sales accounts
• Communicates directly with national sales team, clients, answers questions and meets any requests/needs
• Maintains strong and positive relationships with the national sales team, clients and the internal team members; keeps everyone informed on project status; manages client expectations
• Confirms TV and digital orders are input correctly and aligned with insertion order
• Handles displaced TV or Digital advertisements
• Takes the lead on all fulfillment (TV, Digital)
• Coordinates all internal efforts with those involved in fulfillment
• Be the Client interface with TEGNA internal teams, such as Creative Services

Compensation Range: $60,000-$65,000

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years related experience in account management or client services, preferably within the advertising industry
• Proficient with Wide-Orbit Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Commitment to a high quality of work and excellent client services
• Experience working with political advertisers a plus
• Excellent organizational skills

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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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