Account Manager

KVUE-TV, a TEGNA-owned company and ABC affiliate, is looking for our next Account Manager!

Manage day-to-day responsibilities of key accounts with team members. Provide an optimal customer experience by having a deep understanding of the company's multimedia solutions.

Why Join?

• If you're interested in learning and growing within an organization, KVUE has an amazing track-record of helping leaders achieve their career goals.

• Award-winning station: ABC; Award-winning OTT platform: Premion.

• Self-proclaimed, and verified by several, funniest AND most fun sales team in the Country!

• Austin, TX: Live Capital of everything!

• TEGNA:

• Achiever's 50 Most Engaged Companies

• Best Place to Work for LBGTQ Equality (5-year recipient)

What We Offer:

• Winning, inclusive, collaborative, and fun culture

• Growth opportunities

• 401k Plan+ Match

• Free therapy sessions per year for mental health awareness

• Paid parental leave

• And more generous benefits!

What You'll Do:

• Provide support to Account Executives on post-sale activity including campaign implementation, maintenance and review in the form of 'campaign recaps'.

• Daily interaction with existing agency and direct client business; this responsibility includes maintenance of client schedules on television and online in addition to implementation of special projects and promotions.

• Works in tandem with AE, Integrated Marketing Strategist, Managers and all 3rd party vendors and others to support client needs.

• Attends sales meetings and training to obtain sales, product and process information and keep abreast of company products and services to articulate to client, when appropriate.

• Partners with designated Account Executives in identifying new/incremental revenue based on campaign results.

• Assists designated Account Executives with maintenance of contracts, generating avails, traffic, make-goods, co-op invoices, collections and overall customer service.

• Regular tracking of client audience delivery using Nielsen ratings and digital fulfillment. Communication of delivery to clients.

• Coordinates with corporate office to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry and revisions. Checks for accuracy.

• Able to make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs.

• Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player are essential attributes. Creativity, flexibility, and ability to change with our industry are also keys to success.

• Performance Tracking

• Successful campaign implementation.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of account engagement in a professional, fast-paced sales environment.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure.

• Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

• Ability to effectively solve problems.

• Creative and able to adapt quickly to change.

• The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management.

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Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

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 64 television stations in 51 U.S. 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 www.TEGNA.com.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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