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 54 reviews)); "Benefits are good and there are always good and talented people I've worked with." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good coworkers every now and then." ((in 18 reviews)); "They actually care about their employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "They have a great culture and encourage innovation" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and constantly understaffed" ((in 68 reviews)); "They are loaded with poor management and are horrible judges of character." ((in 49 reviews)); "Fresher salary is low." ((in 16 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard" ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless, no cost of living increases." ((in 13 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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

TEGNA

TEGNA reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(624 total reviews)

Mike Steib

25% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

TEGNA has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 624 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).

Reviews by job title

624 reviews

4.0

Oct 22, 2025

National Sales

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and Benefits Experience Minimal travel

Cons

Management inconsistent Behavioral issues among some regional managers

3.0

Oct 15, 2025

Not quite "it" anymore

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Used to be a solid place

Cons

You're a number for profit

3.0

Sep 24, 2025

its an ok job

Broadcast operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

perfect for newcomers in the industry

Cons

not the best pay, will need a second job

Viewing 34 - 36 of 624 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

ABC

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

NBCUniversal

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

Private TV

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

US Census Bureau

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at TEGNA

Freelance Story Desk Editor

Continuity Coordinator

TEGNA reviews FAQs

Related searches: TEGNA jobs | TEGNA salaries | TEGNA benefits | TEGNA interviews

Reviews TEGNA reviews

TEGNA

TEGNA reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

National Sales

Not quite "it" anymore

its an ok job

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at TEGNA

TEGNA reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at TEGNA

TEGNA reviews FAQs