TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
KXTV – a TEGNA owned ABC affiliate in Sacramento, CA – is seeking a Digital Ad Operations Specialist to join our sales team. The Digital Ad Operations Specialist will oversee the creation, management, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns across OTT platforms, ABC10.com, and extended reach networks (online video, display and other assets). This role involves strategic planning, campaign execution, performance analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure campaigns meet client objectives and drive business growth.
Responsibilities:
Campaign Strategy & Execution
- Collaborate with Account Executives and Sales Managers to develop effective campaign strategies tailored to client goals.
- Set up, manage, and optimize digital campaigns across OTT platforms, ABC10.com, and extended networks.
- Ensure all campaign parameters (e.g., targeting, demographics, geographies) are accurately implemented before launch.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor campaign performance regularly and recommend adjustments to improve key metrics such as CTR, conversions, or ROI.
- Troubleshoot issues related to audience targeting, creative assets, or delivery discrepancies to ensure campaigns meet performance standards.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze campaign data and provide actionable insights for optimization.
- Create detailed campaign recap reports highlighting performance metrics and recommendations for future strategies.
- Collaborate with Account Executives and Multi-Market Digital Sales Manager on monthly recap reporting for client campaigns.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Product Account Managers and third-party vendors to review performance and explore additional marketing strategies.
- Participate in client meetings to discuss campaign progress and outcomes as needed.
Creative & Quality Assurance
- Oversee the final review of creative assets to ensure compliance with platform requirements and client directives.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on campaigns to verify accuracy in setup before going live.
Industry Knowledge & Training
- Stay updated on trends in OTT advertising and ad technology to enhance campaign strategies.
- Attend internal meetings, training sessions, and webinars to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
Experience & Technical Expertise
- Minimum of 3 years in digital media or ad operations roles.
- Proficiency in tools like Salesforce, Wide Orbit, Google Analytics, Monday.com, Smartsheets or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, audience segmentation, and campaign optimization techniques.
Analytical & Organizational Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
Adaptability & Problem-Solving
- Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and efficiently.
- Positive attitude with an entrepreneurial mindset for tackling challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Pay Range
$24—$25.48 USD
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.
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As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., 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. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 31 million social followers.
In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
