Data Journalist - Reporter
$95k - $115k USD
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA, the parent company of 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, is hiring a Data Journalist–Reporter uses data to find, report, and tell stories that hold institutions accountable and help audiences understand the forces shaping their lives.
This role works closely with the Data Producer & Researcher, the Data Visualization Specialist, contributing beat reporters, local market newsrooms, and the Product team. The Data Journalist–Reporter publishes both independently and collaboratively, producing a mix of quick-turn and enterprise data-driven reporting across platforms.
The preferred work location is Denver, but candidates in any TEGNA market will be considered. This is a hybrid role.
Key Responsibilities
- Report and write stories independently and in collaboration with other reporters.
- Collect, clean, analyze, and visualize datasets to surface meaningful trends and insights.
- Publish a mix of quick-turn explainers and enterprise or investigative reporting.
- Pitch data-driven stories that are compelling, relevant, and accountability-focused.
- Identify and pursue stories with the potential for real-world impact.
- Use data to move stories beyond anecdotes and into evidence-based reporting.
- Add context, scale, and verification to breaking news coverage.
- Translate complex data findings into clear, accessible journalism.
- Use AI-assisted tools to support data reporting.
- Work with the Data Analyst & Researcher to validate findings and ensure accuracy.
- Collaborate with contributing beat reporters to incorporate subject-matter expertise.
- Partner with local market newsrooms to localize enterprise data stories.
- Work with the Product team to support data-driven storytelling and tools.
- Use audience analytics to understand reader and subscriber needs.
Help shape coverage based on audience trends and performance.
Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000
Qualifications
- 3 – 5 years proven experience as a reporter, preferably with data-driven or investigative work.
- Strong writing and reporting skills across platforms.
- Experience working with data using spreadsheets and/or basic SQL, Python, or R.
- Solid statistical literacy and ability to explain findings clearly.
- Familiarity with public records and FOIA.
- Collaborative mindset and comfort working across teams.
Apply by date: March 11
Pay Range
$95,000—$115,000 USD
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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