Executive Assistant

at  Tegna Inc

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.
WFAA-TV, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas, TX, is looking for a dynamic Executive Assistant. This position will provide high-level administrative and project management support to the President and General Manager, the Director of Sales and the full sales department. This role is essential in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, coordinating key projects, and managing communication flow between departments in a fast-paced media environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees

• Assist in the organization of tracking station projects including strategic planning, town halls, and other staff events through proficiency in office technologies (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.
• Manage the calendars of the Station Manager and Director of Sales, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments with internal staff, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries for leadership team and clients.
• Handle and coordinate all event tickets and suites in DFW for Sales Department
• Help plan station-wide events including client gatherings and community outreach initiatives.
• Work closely with newsroom, sales, and marketing departments and offer operational support as needed.
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality on all executive and station matters.