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- Jun 15, 2026
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Broadcast Inventory Specialist
at 11Alive News
About TEGNA
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.
We are hiring!
The TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) team is looking for a
talented and motivated person to join our team.
A broadcast Traffic
department maximizes revenue for a television station through careful
consideration of spot placement and program formatting. We describe our group
as “Commercial Operations” because we do more than just place spots on a log;
we work hand in hand with the sales, marketing/promotions, programming, news
and engineering departments to create an on-air product that generates
positive results for both our stations and clients. Our daily workflow has
often been described as working a puzzle; we manipulate commercial inventory
to maximize an advertiser’s return on investment.
A successful
Inventory Specialist pays attention to detail, is customer-service
oriented, shows initiative and can balance multiple projects and requests
while meeting daily deadlines. Specific job requirements include:
Responsibilities:
• Using
WideOrbit Traffic software, manage commercial inventory by accurately
preempting or placing spots on the broadcast
log
• Meet daily log finalization deadlines and
clear oversold inventory 13 weeks out
• Understand
and follow spot placement guidelines to ensure client specifications are
met
• Verify the broadcast log is maximized for
revenue and meets product and advertiser separation
requirements
• Collaborate with TCO and station
teammates to identify and communicate revenue opportunities to the sales
team
• Process sales orders and assist sales team
with accurate order entry
• Various other duties as
assigned
Requirements:
If this sounds like a
great fit, we are looking for applicants with the following skills and
experience:
• High school diploma
(required)
• Undergraduate degree in marketing,
communications, or a related field
(preferred)
• Broadcasting, cable or radio traffic
or sales support experience (preferred)
• WideOrbit
traffic system knowledge (preferred)
• Proficient
with computer software/applications, including Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word
and Excel (required)
• Attention to detail and
strong organizational skills (required)
• Desire to
work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
(required)
• If you have relevant work experience,
we are willing to train the right candidate
• Work
from home flexibility, must be in a TEGNA market
The application deadline for this position is July 16,
2026
Benefits:
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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personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of
your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will
either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of
our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring
Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or
sensitive information such as social security numbers.