Does TEGNA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TEGNA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TEGNA. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TEGNA?

36% 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 2.6 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 49 reviews)); "Great benefits and structurally sound company" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good coworkers every now and then." ((in 17 reviews)); "They have a great culture and encourage innovation" ((in 10 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 73 reviews)); "They are loaded with poor management and are horrible judges of character." ((in 52 reviews)); "Fresher salary is low." ((in 17 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard" ((in 13 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

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2.9

36% would recommend to a friend

(626 total reviews)

Mike Steib

22% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

TEGNA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 626 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The TEGNA employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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626 reviews

2.0

Feb 19, 2021

Significant distance between Tegna HQ and the local news branches they purchase

Radio promotions assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provided some necessary technology updates

Cons

Complete rebrand of tv and radio that has led to decline in rating Full marketing campaign switches that were detached from the local feel

4.0

Feb 18, 2021

Great Experience

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Both the culture and leadership were great!

Cons

They sold off their radio properties and that's why I lost my job.

5.0

Feb 13, 2021

A Company That Cares About Employees

Traffic coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great places to work with perks that also cares about employees.

Cons

Benefits could be a little better with PTO rollover if all PTO could not be used for the year.

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