Account Manager

TEGNA Inc. • Seattle, WA

5d • $33 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

KING 5 is seeking a highly organized and solutions-driven Local Account Manager to support our sales team and advertising partners across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital platforms. This position plays a critical role in the execution, optimization, and stewardship of integrated marketing campaigns designed to deliver meaningful results for clients and revenue growth for the station.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced media environment, communicates effectively across departments, and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while supporting innovative multimedia campaigns.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of account management, sales support, advertising operations, or customer engagement experience in a professional, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of broadcast, streaming, digital, and social advertising platforms preferred.
• Ability to solve problems independently and make sound decisions in support of customers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments while also managing responsibilities independently.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Google Analytics, Comscore, Salesforce Command, WideOrbit, Smartsheet, or related media and workflow systems preferred.
• Familiarity with OTT/CTV products, digital trafficking, social amplification, and attribution reporting is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, or related media workflow tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily interaction with agency and direct clients, Account Executives, and internal departments to support the execution and maintenance of broadcast and digital advertising campaigns.
• Manage post-sale campaign execution across linear television, streaming/OTT, social, display, sponsored content, and KING5.com digital platforms.
• Partner closely with Account Executives, Digital Strategists, Creative Teams, Traffic Continuity Specialists, Research, News, Sports, and Local Programming teams to ensure successful campaign fulfillment and client satisfaction.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of integrated marketing ideas and sponsorship strategies developed collaboratively with internal sales and strategy teams.
• Maintain campaign logistics, scheduling accuracy, revisions, makegoods, and audience delivery across multiple platforms and products.
• Monitor campaign pacing and performance using Comscore, Google AdsManager, TEGNA Attribution, Command/Salesforce and platform reporting tools to ensure campaign success and optimization.
• Interpret campaign performance data and prepare client-facing recaps aligned with advertiser KPIs and business objectives.
• Support digital campaign execution including OTT/CTV, targeted display, pre-roll video, social amplification, geo-fencing, sponsored content, and streaming initiatives.
• Assist with execution of strategic sports and community partnerships associated with the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken, and Seattle Seawolves.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and strategy discussions as needed.
• Coordinate workflow and communicate effectively with Account Coordinators and internal support teams to ensure operational efficiency and timely execution.
• Utilize Salesforce Command, WideOrbit, Smartsheet, and related sales systems to manage campaign workflow, documentation, and communication.
• Assist with month-end reporting, co-op reconciliation, and proof-of-performance materials for advertisers.
• Attend sales meetings and training sessions to remain informed on station products, digital solutions, market trends, and evolving media strategies.
• Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, customer-first attitude while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed