Sales Development Rep

TEGNA Inc. • Dallas, TX

9d

About The Position

At TEGNA, we don’t just sell advertising; we empower local businesses and support the vital local journalism that keeps our communities informed. Our Sales Development Representative (SDR) Program in Dallas is an elite, 24-month "masterclass" designed to build the next generation of world-class Media Account Executives.

In one of the most competitive media markets in the country, we provide the roadmap, the mentorship, and the technology. You provide the grit and the voice.

This program is structured to ensure that when you transition to your own book of business, you are the most prepared pro in the room.

We begin with the SDR Academy, an immersive 4-week training on the media landscape, salesmanship, digital / linear products and our AI-powered tech stack.
You'll master the art of the "cold open" and learn to leverage data to work smarter.
After a 3-month traineeship, you will be a full-fledged Sales Development Representative on the phone, moving fast, and filling the pipeline for our company’s sales leaders.
You’ll partner with Account Executives in stations and with our Inside Salesforce to see how multi-platform deals (TV, Streaming, and Digital) are structured.
In your second year you will have the opportunity to take more ownership.
You’ll lead complex prospecting strategies, begin closing your own SDR-sourced opportunities, and mentor the incoming class of trainees.
Upon successful completion of the ~24-month program, you transition into a full Junior Account Executive role, either in our stations or in our Inside Salesforce managing your own client relationships and closing high-value advertising solutions.

Requirements

• The Pace-Setter: You thrive on the phone. You understand that "moving fast" is a competitive advantage and you have the stamina to keep the energy high all day.
• The Tech-Forward Strategist: You aren't afraid of AI; you're excited by it. You want to use the best tools in the industry to work more efficiently.
• The Competitor: You want to be on a team that keeps score and rewards top performers. You view a "No" as a detour, not a dead end.
• The Long-Game Player: You are looking for a career with a clear trajectory and are willing to put in the work to achieve mastery.

Benefits

• A clear, 24-month milestone-based career path.
• Expertise in Multi-Platform Advertising (TV, OTT/Streaming, and Digital).
• Mentorship from the best sales leaders in the Dallas market.
• Experience with a cutting-edge tech stack including Proprietary AI Sales Tools.
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission potential.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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