Performance Marketing Specialist

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.

Performance Marketing Specialist – Social Media & Mobile App Downloads

Reporting to: Sr. Director of Performance Marketing

Location: Denver, CO



About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Performance Marketing Specialist to lead paid social and mobile app user acquisition campaigns. This role is ideal for a data-driven marketer who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and analytics. You will be responsible for building, launching, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns across major social platforms and app install networks to drive efficient subscriber growth and maximize ROI.

As part of the Growth Marketing team, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with creative, product, and analytics teams to scale our marketing efforts, unlock new growth opportunities, and deliver measurable business impact.



Key Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and optimize paid social media campaigns (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) to drive awareness, engagement, and conversions.

Manage mobile app install campaigns across channels such as Meta, Apple Ads, Google App Campaigns, programmatic networks, etc.

Partner with analytics and data science teams to define, track, and optimize performance KPIs such as CPI, CAC, LTV, and CPHW.

Lead ongoing A/B and multivariate testing (creative, copy, audience, bidding strategies) to maximize efficiency and learnings.

Collaborate with creative teams to brief, develop, and iterate on high-performing ad assets tailored for each platform.

Monitor campaign performance daily, troubleshoot issues, and provide data-backed recommendations for optimization.

Manage budgets, pacing, and forecasting to deliver growth goals within efficient ROI/ROAS parameters.

Report campaign results and insights to stakeholders, providing clear recommendations for scaling, reallocating, or testing.



Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on experience in performance marketing, with a focus on paid social and mobile app user acquisition.

Proven track record managing budgets and delivering results (e.g., reducing CPI, improving retention, or increasing LTV).

Deep knowledge of platforms such as Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Google App Campaigns, etc.

Experience with mobile measurement partners (MMPs) such as Adjust, AppsFlyer, or Kochava.

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with analytics tools (e.g., GA4, NPAW, Tableau, Looker, or similar).

Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, creative, and analytics teams.

Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, test-and-learn environment.



Salary range: $70K - $90K

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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