Director, B2B Performance Marketing

TEGNA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) with company match

Free virtual doctor’s appointments

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA is seeking a proven marketing leader in New York to architect and optimize a scalable B2B marketing engine. Responsibilities include building a multi-channel lead generation pipeline, overseeing an enterprise CRM, and leading a team in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in B2B marketing, proven CRM success, and strong analytical skills. A comprehensive benefits package and a range of pay from $150,000 to $190,000 per year are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in B2B marketing.
• Proven success in efficient demand generation.
• Experience in media or data-driven marketing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale a multi-channel lead generation pipeline.
• Lead the configuration of an enterprise-level CRM.
• Design and improve the lead funnel.

Skills

B2B marketing experience

CRM optimization (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Lead lifecycle management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional alignment

Job description

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.

Position Summary

TEGNA is seeking a proven marketing leader who can architect and optimize a scalable B2B marketing engine to deliver marketing qualified leads for a national media organization. This role will include overseeing the buildout of our enterprise‑level lead generation and CRM infrastructure, ensuring that marketing, sales, and product teams are fully aligned around shared data, automation, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation Infrastructure: Build and scale a multi‑channel lead generation pipeline, integrating digital campaigns, CRM, and analytics tools to drive qualified pipeline growth.
• CRM Implementation: Lead the configuration and rollout of an enterprise‑level CRM, including data integration, workflows, reporting, and governance.
• Funnel Optimization: Design and continuously improve the end‑to‑end lead funnel — from prospect identification and segmentation to nurture programs and MQL conversion.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, sales and data teams to ensure seamless system integrations and accurate attribution tracking.
• Measurement and Reporting: Define and operationalize marketing performance metrics, ensuring visibility into campaign ROI, lead quality, and conversion rates.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team across marketing operations, automation, and analytics, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in B2B marketing, with progressive success in efficient demand generation.
• Proven success standing up or optimizing enterprise‑grade CRM and marketing automation systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, or equivalent).
• Experience driving a profitable and scaled B2B lead engine through both organic, paid and earned media.
• Strong technical fluency — able to translate between marketing, product, and engineering stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of lead lifecycle management, scoring, attribution, and nurture workflows.
• Prior experience in media, ad tech, or data‑driven marketing environments strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive cross‑functional alignment and measurable growth.

Pay Range

$150,000—$190,000 USD

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 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.

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 [e-mail]