Job Share Account Executive

Job Share Account Executive

WMAZ-TV Macon

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

At 13WMAZ, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Macon, GA, we're offering something genuinely rare in media sales — a job share Account Executive position. This isn't a part-time role with part-time pay. It's a professionally structured opportunity to earn a strong, competitive income while still being able to dedicate time every week to what matters most to you outside of work. This is a true partnership. You'll work together with an experienced Account Executive, sharing a strong portfolio of established clients while actively pursuing new business. Together, you'll drive television and digital revenue, and individually, you'll build the kind of client relationships that fuel long-term growth. If you're a driven sales professional who doesn't want to choose between a high-earning career and being present for your family, this is the role you've been waiting for.

What You'll Do • Consistently prospect for new revenue using client and category insights • Upsell current clients across WMAZ's full product portfolio • Create custom, solutions-driven campaigns that meet customer needs across broadcast television, streaming (OTT), and other digital assets • Build key client relationships by understanding their business needs and competitive landscape • Partner with Account Managers to provide seamless campaign execution and exceptional customer service • Strategically use station's CRM software to manage activity, pipeline, and forecasts • Represent 13WMAZ professionally in the community and with local businesses

What We Offer • Base salary + uncapped commissions — structured to reward results, not hours clocked • A rare job share schedule — three working days, two days for your family • A winning culture • Generous benefits

What You Need • 1–3 years of sales experience • A proven track record of achieving sales goals and developing new business • Valid driver's license • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Desire to win • Strong business acumen with attention to detail and accuracy • Effective time management and organizational skills • Possess a creative mind to develop effective campaigns focused on solving customer needs • Be willing to learn all aspects of broadcasting and digital advertising to show up as a confident, credible resource for every client • Work effectively within the team structure to achieve goals

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.

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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