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Meet Tegna

TEGNA is an American media company operating 64 local television stations across 51 U.S. markets. Established under the TEGNA name in 2015 following the separation of Gannett's publishing and broadcasting businesses, it produces and distributes local news, weather, sports, investigative journalism and entertainment programming through television, websites, mobile applications and connected-TV platforms. Its advertising businesses include Premion, which provides connected-TV and streaming advertising services. TEGNA reports reaching more than 100 million people monthly across its platforms. Nexstar Media Group completed its acquisition of TEGNA in March 2026, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. However, an April 2026 federal court injunction requires TEGNA to operate as a separately managed business while antitrust litigation proceeds.View more

TEGNA is an American media company operating 64 local television stations across 51 U.S. markets. Established under the TEGNA name in 2015 following the separation of Gannett's publishing and broadcasting businesses, it produces and distributes local news, weather, sports, investigative journalism and entertainment programming through television, websites, mobile applications and connected-TV platforms. Its advertising businesses include Premion, which provides connected-TV and streaming advertising services. TEGNA reports reaching more than 100 million people monthly across its platforms. Nexstar Media Group completed its acquisition of TEGNA in March 2026, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. However, an April 2026 federal court injunction requires TEGNA to operate as a separately managed business while antitrust litigation proceeds.

Founded
2015
Company size
5001-10000 employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
McLean, USA

Why work here

TEGNA offers opportunities in broadcast technology, streaming platforms, cloud infrastructure, data analytics and AI-enabled advertising systems. Its network includes 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets and reaches more than 100 million people monthly. Engineering teams in Bengaluru and Chennai work on distributed applications, cloud infrastructure, data platforms and AI workflows, with current job postings referencing Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Snowflake and Python. TEGNA's India careers page describes hybrid working arrangements, provident fund contributions, gratuity, medical insurance up to INR 5 lakh, outpatient coverage up to INR 15,000 annually and paid leave. Its stations received four national Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2026. Candidates should note that the company's integration with Nexstar remains restricted by ongoing antitrust litigation.Read more

TEGNA offers opportunities in broadcast technology, streaming platforms, cloud infrastructure, data analytics and AI-enabled advertising systems. Its network includes 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets and reaches more than 100 million people monthly. Engineering teams in Bengaluru and Chennai work on distributed applications, cloud infrastructure, data platforms and AI workflows, with current job postings referencing Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Snowflake and Python. TEGNA's India careers page describes hybrid working arrangements, provident fund contributions, gratuity, medical insurance up to INR 5 lakh, outpatient coverage up to INR 15,000 annually and paid leave. Its stations received four national Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2026. Candidates should note that the company's integration with Nexstar remains restricted by ongoing antitrust litigation.

Industry
Media & Broadcasting
Open jobs
5 open jobs

Tech stack

Java

Spring Boot

Python

PowerShell

SQL

Snowflake

Amazon Web Services

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Key people

7 people
Patrick PaoliniChief Executive OfficerView bio

Appointed CEO of TEGNA effective June 1, 2026. Previously served as Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales at FOX Television Stations and as Senior Vice President and General Manager of WTTG and WDCA in Washington, D.C. Has more than 30 years of experience in broadcast management, advertising sales and news operations. Leads TEGNA's operations, commercial strategy, local journalism and business development.

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Kurt RaoExecutive Vice President & Chief Technology and Digital Products OfficerView bio

Appointed to his current role in June 2026. Joined TEGNA in 2018 as Senior Vice President and CTO. Previously served as Chief Information and Technology Officer at Time Inc., Corporate CIO at Time Warner and Vice President of Technology at NBCUniversal. Leads technology, engineering, digital product development, infrastructure and operations across television, streaming, mobile and digital platforms.

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Raquel AmparoSenior Vice President, ContentView bio

Promoted to Senior Vice President of Content in June 2026. Previously served as President and General Manager of CBS News Texas and held leadership roles at Univision and CBS Dallas-Fort Worth. An Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of newsroom leadership experience. Holds a master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Miami. Leads news and content strategy across TEGNA's platforms.

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Mark CornettaSenior Vice President, SalesView bio

Leads TEGNA's multichannel sales organization and advertising revenue operations. Also serves in senior media operations leadership and as President and General Manager of Denver station KUSA. Joined KUSA in 1987 and became its President and General Manager in 2005. His experience includes television sales, station management and broadcast advertising. Recognized with the Colorado Broadcasters Association's Rex Howell Broadcaster of the Year award.

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Melissa JonesSenior Vice President, Human ResourcesView bio

Promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources in June 2026. Joined TEGNA in 2016 and previously spent 13 years in global human resources leadership roles at General Electric. Began her career as an employment attorney. Holds a law degree and a master's degree from The Catholic University of America. Oversees talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, compensation and benefits.

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Pamela LongSenior Vice President, FinanceView bio

Promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in June 2026. Joined TEGNA in 2015 and previously held senior finance positions at Northcentral University, the University of Phoenix and the Institute for Professional Development. A certified public accountant with more than 30 years of finance experience. Holds an MBA from Northcentral University. Leads budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and capital planning.

Marc SherSenior Vice President & General CounselView bio

Promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel in June 2026. Joined TEGNA in 2013 and previously served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Earlier practiced law at Dow Lohnes PLLC. Holds a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University. Oversees corporate legal matters, regulatory compliance, litigation, commercial agreements and governance.

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Latest company news

7 stories

TEGNA Appoints Tom Cury to Expanded Leadership Role at KVUE in Austin

TEGNA

TEGNA appointed Tom Cury as President and General Manager of KVUE, its ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas. He will continue leading KENS in San Antonio. His expanded responsibilities include news, content, sales, marketing, digital operations and community engagement across both stations.

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TEGNA Names Brian Gregory to Lead Two North Carolina Television Stations

TEGNA

TEGNA appointed Brian Gregory as President and General Manager of WCNC in Charlotte and WFMY in Greensboro. Gregory brings nearly 30 years of broadcasting experience and will oversee operations, financial performance, news, digital initiatives, sales and community engagement at both stations.

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TEGNA and Houston Comets Announce Local Television Broadcast Partnership

TEGNA

TEGNA announced a multiyear agreement making KHOU and KTBU local broadcast partners for the returning Houston Comets women's basketball team. Beginning with the 2027 season, locally available games will air on KTBU, with selected games simulcast on KHOU. The agreement also includes streaming distribution, advertising and year-round team coverage.

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TEGNA and Disney Renew ABC Affiliation Agreements Across 13 Markets

TEGNA

TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television announced a multiyear renewal of ABC affiliation agreements covering 13 TEGNA stations. The agreement preserves access to ABC entertainment, sports and national news programming alongside local news across markets including Dallas, Austin, Sacramento, Norfolk and Louisville.

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TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Appoints Three Group General Managers

TEGNA Investor Relations

TEGNA appointed Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey as group general managers overseeing station leadership across six regional operating groups. The appointments form part of CEO Patrick Paolini's restructuring of the company's station management and operational leadership.

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TEGNA Appoints Kurt Rao as Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer

TEGNA

TEGNA appointed Kurt Rao as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer. The new position combines leadership of technology, engineering, digital products and operational systems. Rao previously served as TEGNA's CTO and held senior technology leadership roles at Time Inc., Time Warner and NBCUniversal.

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Nexstar Completes Acquisition of TEGNA

Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group completed its acquisition of TEGNA following regulatory approvals. Subsequent antitrust litigation led to a federal preliminary injunction in April 2026 requiring TEGNA to operate independently from Nexstar while the legal proceedings continue. Nexstar retains ownership, but operational integration remains restricted.

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Jobs at Tegna

5 open roles