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TEGNA Inc.

Special Projects Data Producer

TEGNA Inc. · Any TEGNA Station Location

Posted 19 days ago · $70,000 - $80,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
19 days
TEGNA Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
2% of TEGNA Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at TEGNA Inc.
low
0 stale, 2 reposted of 322 open
Hiring momentum
467 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from TEGNA Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for TEGNA Inc..

About this role

The Special Projects Data Producer at TEGNA is responsible for finding and interpreting stories from data, ensuring accuracy and credibility in reporting. Daily tasks include data acquisition, analysis, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and collaborating with reporters on various projects. This role requires a blend of investigative journalism and data research skills, working closely with both local and national teams to enhance news coverage.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of TEGNA Inc. as an employer.

What you need

  • 2 – 3 years experience in data analysis, research, investigative journalism, or a related field
  • 1 – 2 years experience in broadcast news line or segment producing and video editing
  • Experience in a local or national newsroom
  • Experience working with spreadsheets, Flourish, Tableau, Canva, SQL, and/or Python or R
  • Experience using AI tools to support data research and analysis
  • Familiarity with public records requests and government data

Nice to have

  • Experience in investigative producing
  • Experience in a hybrid work environment

What you get

  • Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Access to dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with a company match
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments per year

Worth weighing

  • Only candidates with newsroom experience will be considered
  • The preferred work location is Denver, but candidates from any TEGNA market are eligible
  • Some benefits may not apply to jobs covered by a collective bargaining agreement

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Listed by TEGNA Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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