Account Executive applicants have rated the interview process at TEGNA with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Account Executive roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at TEGNA overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at TEGNA as a Account Executive according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
Drug test: 16%
Personality test: 16%
One on one interview: 16%
Background check: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Presentation: 5%
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The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at TEGNA in Jan 2016
Interview
I was initially contacted by a recruiter and we set up a Skype interview. Pretty basic questions for a sales role. She told me I'd be moving onto the next round with the hiring manager. I was then contacted by an assistant to set up another Skype interview since i lived out of state. Again pretty basic sales questions. Was told they were very impressed and I'd hear from them soon. Very positive feedback. After reaching out to them multiple times in the following month I finally heard back from the recruiter to hear that I didn't have as much experience as they were hoping for. I had twice the amount of experience they listed as required on their posting. Made for a very negative experience overall.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at TEGNA (Des Moines, IA) in Mar 2021
Interview
Straight forward interview questions about my experience. Mostly about sales process and what I wanted in my role. They didn't seem to know how things work in other industries outside of TV.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TEGNA (Huntsville, AL) in Nov 2019
Interview
A recruiter got in contact with me on LinkedIn and said my skill set aligns with an Account Executive position they currently have open. I sent my resume, and had a prompt phone call and was guided through the steps to getting hired. The recruiter asked what I expect to be paid and also told me that a sales experience exam would be sent to me to complete. They said it would only take 30-60 minutes. The exam is nearly 200 questions and each one is thought provoking. It took me much longer to finish it as I was focused on understanding each question and answering them to the best of my ability.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TEGNA in Jul 2019
Interview
general questions about sales experience, OTT sales experience and internet media sales. Took a personality test. Tour of offices and introduction to staff. Came back for interview with director of sales and general manager.