Sales Development Representative Academy

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. 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. Launch and Grow Your Sales Career with TEGNA. Our Sales Development Representative (SDR) Program reflects our values—Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Results—and offers an ongoing growth path, not just a one-time training class.

New SDRs are welcomed throughout the year into a results-driven, values-led team where development matters. From day one, you’ll receive mentorship, hands-on sales training, and real client-facing opportunities. This program is designed to meet you where you are; top performers may graduate into a full sales role in under 12 months, while others continue to build their skills until they7re ready.

At every step, you’ll have tools, coaching, and support to succeed.

• Continuous Development:
  Join anytime and begin a personalized journey of growth.
• Real-World
  
  Experience:
  
  Prospect, pitch, and partner with Account Executives to generate new business.
• Mentorship &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Work side-by-side with sales leaders committed to your success.
• Career Acceleration:
  Fast-track into a full-time sales role when you’re ready—typically within 12 months.
• Exposure Across Platforms:
  Learn the ins and outs of TV, streaming, and digital advertising.

Were looking for energetic, coachable, and competitive individuals who want more than just a job; they want a career in sales. Whether youre a recent graduate, career-changer, or early-career professional, this program equips you with the skills and experience to excel in todays evolving media landscape. At TEGNA, we believe growth is ongoing—for our people and our business. When you grow, we grow.

• TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Medical options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, access to dental and eye care; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program available to full, part-time and temporary employees with up to a 100% company match on eligible contributions, vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor visits via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members, regardless of medical plan participation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO statement: TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to 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 law.

TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation to submit your application, please email

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