Account Manager

Company: MyNewCompany151013021858
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 16, 2021

Job Description:

9NEWS Denver (KUSA & KTVD-TV) a TEGNA Media Company, is the leading station in the Denver Market with cutting edge news, entertainment, and information services in one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country, attracting and growing new businesses 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 Local team showcasing her or his detailed account management expertise by building collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders and a number of Denver based clients.

Once ad solutions are sold by the Local 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.?

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000

The AM manages each account for her/his team after activation; understands clients' needs and proposes new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Grows the account by introducing new solution sets, introducing strategy and planning and ensures everything is working properly
• Is the lead point of contact on assigned sales accounts
• Communicates directly with local sales team, clients, answers questions and meets any requests/needs
• Maintains strong and positive relationships with the local 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
• Takes the lead on all fulfillment (TV, Digital)
• Coordinates all internal efforts with those involved in fulfillment
• Is the Client interface with TEGNA internal teams, such as Creative Services?

 Requirements

• ??Bachelor's Degree
• 2-5 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 media attribution software a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify problems and solve them through innovative solutions and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple accounts

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.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

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