Project Coordinator

TEGNA - Dallas, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Coordinator at TEGNA Inc. plays a crucial role in providing high-level administrative and project management support to the VP/Station Manager and the Director of Sales. This position is essential for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, coordinating key projects, and managing communication flow between departments in a fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.).
• Manage the calendars of the Station Manager and Director of Sales, including scheduling meetings and 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 the 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.

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.

Benefits

• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off