Does TEGNA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TEGNA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TEGNA. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TEGNA?

40% of TEGNA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TEGNA 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TEGNA?

Account Executive (42) , Producer (34) , Account Manager (14) , News Producer (14) , Digital Content Producer (11) , Multimedia Journalist (11) , Production Assistant (11) , Director (9) , Inventory Specialist (9) , News Reporter (8) , Video Editor (8) , Meteorologist (7) , Digital Producer (6) , Manager (6) , Marketing Producer (6)

What are the pros of working at TEGNA according to real employee reviews?

"People there were great and passionate about their work." ((in 47 reviews)); "Benefits are good and cost are decent" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good coworkers every now and then." ((in 18 reviews)); "They have a great culture and encourage innovation" ((in 12 reviews)); "They actually care about their employees." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TEGNA according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and constantly understaffed" ((in 71 reviews)); "They are loaded with poor management and are horrible judges of character." ((in 51 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard" ((in 14 reviews)); "Fresher salary is low." ((in 14 reviews)); "6 years after the split with Gannett and their solution was layoff after layoff." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about TEGNA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TEGNA layoffs and their outlook for job security at TEGNA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed TEGNA locations?

Denver , McLean , Atlanta , Charlotte , Dallas , San Antonio , Tysons Corner , Washington , San Diego , Phoenix , Norfolk , Houston , Portland , Knoxville , Memphis , Tampa , New York , Austin , Corpus Christi , Cleveland , Jacksonville , Columbus , Indianapolis , Sacramento , Hartford , Seattle , Chicago , Saint Louis , Tyler , Little Rock

TEGNA reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(625 total reviews)

Mike Steib

25% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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TEGNA has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 625 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The TEGNA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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2.0

Feb 28, 2017

Feel Like A Number

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Exposure to vast broadcast companies

Cons

Bad Work Life Balance Poor Leadership Communication Secret silos of information

4.0

Feb 18, 2017

I think they are trying to be forward thinking in their approach to broadcasting. I am concerned about direction.

Assistant news director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management has been welcoming. They try to keep communication lines open as best they can. I do feel like I have somewhat of a voice but (see below).

Cons

I'm concerned about the direction of the company. I can see growing financial I stability.

1.0

Feb 15, 2017

MSPhotojournalist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the best storytellers on the globe work for a Tegna Station. They truly believe in Storytelling.

Cons

Salaries are NOT commiserate with cost of living in any city. 2%3% raises (if you get one) are all they are willing to give. Feedback is almost nonexistent. Corporate and local stations are not on the same page with direction of the company. MMJ concept is very lopsided and management does not seem to care if they sink or swim. They just want the black holes between commercials. Training is almost nonexistent as well.

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