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Found 450 of over 479 reviews
3.7
71% Recommend to a Friend
TEGNA President and Chief Executive Officer  Dave Lougee
78% Approve of CEO

Found 450 of over 479 reviews

3.7
71%
Recommend to a Friend
78%
Approve of CEO
TEGNA President and Chief Executive Officer  Dave Lougee
Dave Lougee
185 Ratings
Pros
  • "They try to come across as forward thinking(in 15 reviews)

  • "Great work life balance, work from home days(in 8 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Low pay is a major downfall but such a great company(in 22 reviews)

  • "Impersonal, seemingly very little room for growth(in 11 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Current Employee
      Featured Review

      Solid job

      Nov 25, 2022 - Supervisor 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      Solid Job with room to grow

      Cons

      Can wear you down quickly

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    2. 2.0
      Former Employee

      Fast-food journalism

      Aug 28, 2020 - Meteorologist in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Reasonably good benefits package with adequate PTO allowance.

      Cons

      Lax standards for accuracy and journalistic context. Too many underpaid, inexperienced content producers. Standardized news format nationwide touting news as a "brand" not a public service.

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    4. 2.0
      Current Employee, more than 3 years

      Hostile, Toxic, Racist, Bigoted

      May 24, 2023 - Account Executive in Atlanta, GA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Biweekly pay keeps me coming back.

      Cons

      Middle management is eager to target and bully employees. Support is withheld so that minor infractions, or just day to day challenges, can be used against employees. Managing people out seems to be a priority. Middle management prioritizes their own perception to senior management, leveraging their employees livelihoods, rather than supporting the team they "chose." Said middle management has ingratiated itself to HR, and there is no safe space for employees to seek advice or help. This is an unsafe environment.

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    5. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Amazing

      May 26, 2023 - Account Manager in Norfolk, VA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The managers and co-workers at the local station level have some the best communication I have seen.

      Cons

      Some days are slow but some are fast paced, but everyone I interact with are understandable and willing to help.

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    6. 3.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Review

      May 30, 2023 - News Producer in Temple, TX
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great co-workers and bosses, feels like a family

      Cons

      Staff doesn't always handle pressure welll

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    7. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Not bad

      May 29, 2023 - Broadcast Meteorologist 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Takes care of their employees

      Cons

      The pay is not great

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    8. 3.0
      Former Employee

      There are pros and cons to every job

      May 14, 2023 - TV News Anchor/Reporter in Beaumont, TX
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits weren't bad. Pay was standard - small market so not great but livable

      Cons

      -Raised concerns with different management levels that fell on def ears -Another corporation that preaches one thing but doesn't necessarily believe in it -Hated that you had to earn your PTO rather than getting the 2 weeks upfront

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    9. 5.0
      Former Employee, more than 3 years

      Great Company to Work For

      May 23, 2023 - Devops Engineer in Tysons Corner, VA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits Great people to work with Open and supportive environment

      Cons

      Small staff sometimes makes it difficult to get help immediately, but there’s always a workaround.

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    10. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 3 years

      Great place to grow as a photojournalist within the company

      May 15, 2023 - News Photojournalist in Norfolk, VA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      TEGNA is an innovative company that provides opportunities to grow as a journalist if you're putting the work in as a professional

      Cons

      Working as a photojournalist can be challenging. Hours can be long, and pay may not always be competitive.

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    11. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Great company!

      May 11, 2023 - Project Manager in Austin, TX
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A great place to grow and find where you want to go.

      Cons

      News can be a tough industry.

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    TEGNA has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 479 reviews left anonymously by employees. 71% of employees would recommend working at TEGNA to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

    According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TEGNA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TEGNA. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

    71% 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, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

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