RadiOhio, Inc., a TEGNA-owned sports radio property in Columbus, OH has a rare opportunity for an Account Executive to join our Sales Team! As an Account Executive, you’ll represent one of the top-rated sports radio stations in America at 97.1 The Fan WBNS-FM, along with our complimentary stations ESPN Columbus, The Fan 3, and our statewide Network – Ohio News Network Radio.

WBNS Radio is the flagship home of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Blue Jackets, and a Cleveland Browns affiliate. Create and develop marketing campaigns for local businesses to drive revenue and growth by utilizing Sports Radio, Events, Play-by-Play Sales, Sponsorships, Streaming Audio/Podcasts, OTT, and digital assets in the booming Columbus, OH market.

Our ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit, sense of urgency and passion for working alongside clients while meeting established internal revenue goals. Sports Media, and Digital Sales experience is a plus.

At our WBNS Radio Properties, we believe in:

Putting People First
Engaging Our Community
Driving Results for Our Clients and Company
Expecting and Demanding Excellence
Creating Experiences for Our Clients and Team

What We Offer:

Winning, inclusive, supportive, and fun culture
Base Salary + Uncapped Commissions (new and residual)
Leading media products that give you a competitive advantage in the market
Extensive resources for training, career growth and collaboration
Generous benefits: 401k Match, Full Health, Dental, Vision, Mental Health Support and way more.

What You Will Do:

Create a strategic business plan with sales management to meet and exceed all revenue goals and targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Develop advertising solutions for new customers through our sports media and digital products.
Create revenue opportunities with our sports sponsorships, endorsements, events, and gameday activations.
Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities with new or existing clients.
Explain the benefits of Digital Advertising (Display, OTT, Streaming) and its integration with Sports and Network Radio, in tandem with digital personnel.
Learn to ask business questions that will help you build a winning advertising campaign and become the marketing expert for your clients.
Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital and Streaming (OTT)
Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing the account management team with clear and concise direction for successful execution of campaigns
Represent our WBNS Radio properties and TEGNA to the community at events and surrounding businesses.

What You Need:

College degree preferred
Minimum 3 years of account engagement in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment
Proven track record of success as a seller
A strong passion for CONNECTING and PROSPECTING with new potential and existing accounts to generate meaningful business conversations and relationships
A solutions-based mindset to develop ideas based off a customer’s needs and overall goals
A desire and eagerness to learn TEGNA’s top-notch and innovative advertising product suite
A determination to succeed and learn from those around you.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills

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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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.

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 64 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 www.TEGNA.com.

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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