Sales Coordinator

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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.

Join the team at KING 5 Media Group, home to KING 5, KONG, KING 5+, and KING5.com, and part of TEGNA, one of the nation's leading media companies. As the #1 NBC affiliate group in the country, we are committed to delivering trusted journalism, innovative marketing solutions, and meaningful community impact.

KING 5 Media Group is a digital-first organization, delivering content and advertising solutions across broadcast television, streaming, OTT, connected TV, social media, websites, mobile apps, and emerging platforms. We are also the official media partner of many of the Pacific Northwest's most recognized sports franchises, including the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken, and more.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Sales Coordinator to join our team. This position plays a critical role in supporting both broadcast and digital advertising operations by ensuring advertising campaigns are accurately entered, scheduled, and executed according to client specifications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support sales fulfillment efforts by entering and managing broadcast, streaming, OTT, and digital advertising orders.
• Process new orders, revisions, and change requests across a wide range of television, streaming, and digital advertising products.
• Provide account coordination support for local Account Executives.
• Work closely with sales, traffic, and operations teams to ensure accurate campaign execution and delivery.
• Respond to advertiser and agency requests by providing proof-of-performance materials, including airchecks, pre- and post-logs, pacing reports, and campaign documentation.
• Utilize inventory reports and campaign data to assist in the creation and execution of makegood schedules and solutions.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while meeting strict deadlines.
• Develop a working knowledge of both traditional broadcast inventory and modern digital advertising products to support integrated marketing campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Working knowledge of digital advertising products, ad serving, streaming/OTT platforms, and digital marketing technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate both linear television and digital advertising ecosystems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills with a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in broadcast traffic, digital advertising operations, sales support, media, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with WideOrbit Traffic and WideOrbit Media Sales is preferred but not required.

If you are a collaborative professional who enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure advertising campaigns run seamlessly across television, streaming, and digital platforms, we'd love to hear from you.

Position is hybrid after training is complete.

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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