What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at KVUE?
KVUE-TV, a TEGNA owned company and ABC affiliate, is looking for our next Account Executive!
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for growing revenue and advertising share by effectively negotiating, combining, and recommending solutions that utilize our broadcast, streaming (OTT) and digital assets. Your goal is to sell successful marketing strategies that drive revenue and true business results for your clients.
Why Join?
- You are in control of your paycheck!
- 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
- Base Uncapped Commissions
- 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:
- Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities using client and category insights from extensive resource library.
- Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital and Streaming (OTT)
- Grow and expand current customers advertising campaigns by building the relationship and understanding their business needs.
- Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing account management team with clear and concise direction for successful execution of campaigns
- Make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs
Job Requirements:
What You’ll Bring:
- A strong passion for CONNECTING and PROSPECTING with new potential and existing accounts to generate meaningful business conversations and relationships
- An eagerness to learn TEGNA’s top-notch and innovative advertising product suite
- An entrepreneurial mindset: takes initiatives, exceeds goals, and deliver results
- Strong communication skills with the ability to own a room and shine in front of clients
- Ability to thrive in an ever-evolving media and work landscape
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 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
EEO statement:
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. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.