TEGNA Inc

Digital Strategist

TEGNA Inc$72K — $90K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of digital marketing sales support or direct sales experience.
  • Deep understanding of digital sales, marketing, OTT, and targeted display.
  • Experience in creating revenue opportunities across various media.
  • Desirable certifications include Google AdWords and IAB.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software like Salesforce.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with clients and partners.
  • Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities using client insights.
  • Upsell existing clients by introducing them to the full KUSA KTVD-TV product range.
  • Design tailored solutions-driven campaigns across broadcast, digital, and OTT.
  • Expand relationships with key clients by understanding their business needs.
  • Guide the Account Management team with precise campaign execution directions.
  • Collaborate with the Account Manager to ensure excellent customer service.
  • Utilize Matrix and CRM systems for managing sales activities and forecasts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, including dental and eye care.
  • Access to fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 100% matching on contributions up to 4%.
  • Free virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions for employees and family members.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays each year.
Full Job Description
The Digital Sales Strategist will assist and strategize with key members of the sales staff including Account Executives, Account Managers, and sales leaders, to build digital solutions by leveraging ad-serving interfaces and other operational platforms. The Digital Sales Strategist's primary responsibility is campaign success through pre-sales order entry, management, and optimization of Digital Media campaigns to ensure launch and successful delivery.

Responsibilities:
  • Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities using client and category insights.
  • Upsell current clients by engaging them in the full product line of KUSA KTVD-TV offerings.
  • Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital, and Streaming (OTT).
  • Seek opportunities to expand relationships with key clients by taking an active role in understanding their business needs and competitive landscape.
  • Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing the Account Management team with clear and concise direction for the successful execution of campaigns.
  • Partner with your Account Manager to provide exceptional customer service and contract fulfillment.
  • Strategically utilize Matrix and station CRM to manage day-to-day activity, pipeline, and forecasts.
  • Positively and professionally represent the media group to the community at events and surrounding businesses.

Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of digital marketing sales support, inside or outside sales experience.
  • Expert knowledge of all facets of digital sales and marketing with good grasp of OTT and targeted display.
  • Adept at creating new revenue opportunities from synergies between interactive sales and other mediums.
  • Google AdWords and Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) certifications highly desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM software.
  • Strong presenter and communicator with internal and external customers and partners.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
  • Self-motivation and a strong work ethic are essential attributes.

The application deadline for this position is Sep 26, 2026

Pay Range

$72,000-$90,000 USD

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 and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

About TEGNA Inc

TEGNA Inc is a media company that operates 62 television stations in 51 markets across the United States. The company's stations reach approximately 39 percent of all television households in the United States. TEGNA's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox. The company also operates digital businesses, including Cars.com, CareerBuilder, and G/O Digital. TEGNA is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and has approximately 11,000 employees.
Learn more about TEGNA Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$482.7 million
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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