TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. 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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
Talent Acquisition Partner – Sales
TEGNA is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to support sales recruitment across our organization. This role will focus on attracting and hiring top sales talent, including Account Executives and sales leadership roles, while partnering closely with business leaders to drive hiring outcomes.
This role can be based in any TEGNA market and operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office presence required three days per week.
At TEGNA, we believe in Winning Together, Working Smarter, Demanding the Truth, and Doing the Right Thing. This role plays a key part in bringing those values to life by building strong partnerships, delivering high-quality hires, and helping the business grow.
Responsibilities
Own Sales Recruiting
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for sales roles, including Account Executives and sales leadership positions
- Manage multiple searches across markets with a focus on quality and speed
Partner with Hiring Leaders
- Work closely with sales leaders to understand hiring needs and align on candidate profiles
- Provide guidance on market conditions, compensation, and hiring strategy
Drive the Process
- Keep searches moving by managing timelines, follow-ups, and decision-making
- Ensure a strong and consistent candidate experience throughout
Build Pipelines
- Proactively source and build pipelines of qualified sales talent
- Leverage networks, tools, and creative strategies to find candidates
Influence Hiring Decisions
- Provide clear recommendations and insights based on candidate quality and market data
- Help hiring managers make informed, timely decisions
Support and Train Hiring Managers
- Guide hiring managers through the interview process
- Ensure consistent use of tools like Greenhouse, scorecards, and structured interviews
Track and Report
- Maintain accurate data in Greenhouse
- Share updates on pipeline health, time to fill, and hiring progress
Requirements
- 3–5 years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on sales recruiting
- Experience hiring Account Executives or similar revenue-generating roles preferred
Sales Recruiting Expertise
- Understanding of sales profiles, compensation structures, and hiring challenges
- Ability to assess candidates for both performance and potential
Relationship Builder
- Strong ability to partner with hiring managers and build trust
- Comfortable influencing and pushing back when needed
Execution and Follow-Through
- Ability to manage multiple searches and keep things moving
- Strong organization and attention to detail
Sourcing Skills
- Experience building pipelines and engaging passive candidates
Communication
- Clear and confident communicator with candidates and stakeholders
Tools
- Experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools
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.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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