National Account Manager

Any TEGNA Station Location · 1-3 years experience · Posted Sep 22, 2026

At a glance

The Account Manager supports Account Executives’ sales efforts by taking ownership of fulfillment to help create opportunities and close revenue.
The role manages the day-to-day responsibilities of accounts to ensure proper implementation of solutions across Broadcast Television and Digital.

Provide support to assigned Account Executives on post-sale activity including campaign implementation, maintenance, and review.
Interact daily with existing advertising agencies and direct clients, including maintenance of client schedules on television and digital, special projects, and promotions.
Work in tandem with Account Executives, Marketing Director, Research Director, and Creative Services to support client needs.
Attend sales meetings and sales trainings to gain sales, product and process information and keep abreast of company products and services.
Partner with designated Account Executives in identifying new/incremental revenue based on campaign results.
Assist designated Account Executives with maintenance of contracts, generating avails, traffic, make-goods, collection and overall customer service.
Regularly track clients’ audience delivery using ratings, impressions, clients KPIs, and campaign fulfillment.
Coordinate with team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry and revisions.

1-3 years of account management in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment.
Track record of successfully retaining and growing clients.
Prior experience using CRM systems and MS Office suite.
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.
Demonstrate ability to be creative, flexible, and able to adapt to change with evolving priorities.
Creative with ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Detail oriented with ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills.

Knowledge of marketing solutions including broadcasting and digital advertising is preferred.
Knowledge of Google Analytics and advertising solutions is highly desirable.

Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full and part-time employees
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program with 1% - 80% pre-tax contribution options and 100% match on the first 4% of pay, vested from day one
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members
Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year