About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. 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.

WTSP, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area, is looking for a passionate, creative and driven Photographer to join our award-winning newsroom. We are seeking a visual storyteller who thrives in breaking news, loves finding compelling moments and is committed to producing impactful journalism across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.
The ideal candidate is more than a skilled photographer—they are a storyteller who understands how powerful video, sound and emotion connect with audiences. You'll work alongside reporters, producers and newsroom leaders to cover everything from major breaking news and severe weather to investigations, enterprise stories, sports and the unique people and places that make Tampa Bay one of the nation's most dynamic communities.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit compelling video for daily news coverage and digital platforms.
Work independently or with reporters to develop strong visual storytelling.
Respond quickly to breaking news and severe weather while producing accurate, high-quality content under deadline.
Capture creative video, natural sound and interviews that elevate storytelling.
Operate live transmission equipment, including bonded cellular technology and other field production tools.
Produce content for television, streaming, social media and digital platforms.
Maintain assigned news vehicles and photography equipment.
Collaborate with newsroom staff to generate story ideas and execute daily editorial priorities.
Demonstrate sound news judgment, professionalism and strong ethical standards in the field.

Requirements:

Experience as a television news photographer and editor preferred.
Strong non-linear editing skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours during breaking news or severe weather.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift and carry professional camera equipment and work in a variety of outdoor conditions.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

What We're Looking For
The successful candidate is audience-focused, curious, and passionate about visual journalism. They understand the importance of speed without sacrificing accuracy and are energized by covering the stories that matter most to our community. Whether chasing breaking news, documenting the aftermath of a hurricane or capturing the everyday moments that define Tampa Bay, you'll play a critical role in delivering journalism that informs, connects and empowers our audience.
At WTSP, we live, TEGNA's values every day; we Demand the Truth, Work Smarter, Do the Right Thing and Win Together. If you're passionate about great storytelling and making an impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

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 [email protected]

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About the company

TEGNA provides local news and advertising services. It operates 64 TV stations across 51 U.S. markets and distributes content via web, mobile apps, streaming, and traditional TV. Each station offers live and on-demand news, weather, and sports through Roku and Amazon Fire TV apps. TEGNA produces trusted news content and civic stories, while supporting local businesses with advertising solutions across television, digital, and OTT through Premion. The company differentiates itself by owning top network affiliates in major markets, operating multicast networks (True Crime Network, Twist, Quest), and offering cross-platform local news and targeted advertising to reach local audiences. Its goal is to help communities thrive by delivering truthful reporting and providing sustainable, community-focused media services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Seattle Kraken and Dallas Wings partnerships deepen TEGNA’s live-sports audience moat.
June 16 promotion of Kurt Rao accelerates AI and digital-product consolidation.
July 14 Scott Gill promotion strengthens station technology and sports operations across 64 stations.

What critics are saying

Judge Troy Nunley’s April 17 injunction keeps Nexstar and TEGNA operationally separated.
California AG Rob Bonta seeks to block the March 19 Nexstar-TEGNA acquisition entirely.
If Nunley unwinds the deal, TEGNA loses integration synergies and current leadership structure.

What makes TEGNA unique

TEGNA owns 64 local stations across 51 markets, plus hundreds of digital properties.
Premion gives TEGNA a national CTV and OTT ad platform beyond broadcast.
Brad Ramsey’s sports-rights team keeps locking exclusive local game inventory for stations.

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Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

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The Desk

Oct 20th, 2026

Ex-TEGNA exec Adrienne Roark joins media tech firm Genna.

Ex-TEGNA exec Adrienne Roark joins media tech firm Genna. [email protected] October 20, 2026 Former TEGNA Chief Content Officer Adrienne Roark has joined media technology company Genna as an advisor, taking on a role focused on helping news organizations use artificial intelligence to streamline production and expand the distribution of journalism across digital platforms. Roark announced the appointment Tuesday, less than a year after leaving TEGNA following the company's on-paper acquisition by Nexstar Media Group. Genna develops AI-powered tools designed to help publishers and media organizations transform existing reporting into video programming for distribution across multiple platforms. The company says its technology is intended to simplify production workflows while leaving editorial decisions and standards under newsroom control. n announcing her new role, Roark said news organizations need to address the amount of time journalists spend performing repetitive production and administrative tasks rather than reporting. "Too many of our journalists do not have enough time to do actual journalism because they are buried in busywork," Roark said, adding that tasks like transcribing interviews, managing files, navigating content management systems and adapting stories for different platforms often require jugging different apps and platforms. Roark said research from Caretta found broadcast journalists spend nearly three-quarters of their day on technical workflows instead of reporting. Roark's own experience at TEGNA demonstrated how collaboration between editorial, production and technical teams could help reduce those burdens through AI-powered newsroom tools. "At TEGNA, I saw what's possible when product, technology, and editorial teams come together to build AI tools for journalists: less time lost to repetitive work, and more time and headspace for the real work of journalism," Roark said. Roark joined TEGNA in February 2025 as Chief Content Officer, overseeing the company's local news and content operations. She reported directly to then-CEO Mike Steib. During her tenure, TEGNA expanded its digital news distribution efforts, including the development of dedicated streaming applications offering around-the-clock local news programming. Roark announced her departure earlier this year, shortly after Nexstar completed its acquisition of TEGNA once it received sign-offs from federal regulators. The transaction is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit filed by DIRECTV and several state attorneys general; while the case plays out, TEGNA is operating separate from Nexstar, despite being a subsidiary. Before joining TEGNA, Roark held several senior leadership positions at CBS News & Stations, including President of CBS News & Stations. Her responsibilities included oversight of television stations in major markets such as New York and Boston.

The Desk

Oct 19th, 2026

Hearst Television hires TEGNA veteran Chris Plourde for distribution role.

Hearst Television hires TEGNA veteran Chris Plourde for distribution role. [email protected] October 19, 2026 Hearst Television has hired Chris Plourde, a longtime finance and strategy executive at TEGNA, as its new Vice President of Strategy & Distribution, the company announced. Plourde joins Hearst after spending 20 years at TEGNA, where he most recently served as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. He will report to John Robertson, Hearst Television's Senior Vice President of Strategy & Distribution. In his new position, Plourde will work on distribution strategy, technology partnerships and relationships with television networks and multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). His responsibilities will also include supporting the company's advanced advertising partnerships. "Finding a leader with Chris's depth of experience is a rare and exceptional opportunity," Michael J. Hayes, President of Hearst Television, said in a statement. "His arrival further strengthens what is, without question, the finest strategy and distribution team in the local television business, and positions us to lead Hearst Television boldly into its next generation." At TEGNA, Plourde worked on distribution strategy, corporate development and financial planning, including commercial negotiations involving television distribution agreements. His responsibilities included developing financial models to support distribution revenue forecasts, negotiations and new business ventures. He also oversaw financial strategy and analysis related to network affiliation agreements and other strategic partnerships. That experience will carry over to his new role at Hearst, where he will assist Robertson with the company's distribution relationships and commercial partnerships. "Chris brings an extraordinarily distinctive and wide-ranging breadth of experience, and we are fortunate to welcome him to the team," Robertson said. "His insight and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to build on our momentum and he will be instrumental in helping drive our relationships with networks and MVPDs, including our advanced advertising partnerships." Plourde joined TEGNA in 2006 after earning a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from George Mason University. Hearst Television operates local television stations across the United States and is a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation. Its strategy and distribution team oversees business relationships involving television networks, distribution platforms and other industry partners.

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Oct 16th, 2026

TEGNA names Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta & Macon stations.

TEGNA names Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta & Macon stations. Oct 16, 2026 | TVN Staff Save this article for later! Login or create a Free Member Profile to bookmark it. Tim Thomas will oversee WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon as TEGNA shifts Kristie Gonzales to a new ad sales role. TEGNA Inc. said Thursday that it has appointed Tim Thomas to lead WXIA, its NBC affiliate in Atlanta, along with sister station WATL and WMAZ, the CBS affiliate in Macon. Thomas will oversee station operations across platforms and drive results for advertisers. He currently serves as president and general manager of TEGNA Florida, where he leads the company's Tampa-St. Petersburg and Jacksonville operations. TEGNA said he has more than two decades of experience across broadcast, digital and station operations. Thomas succeeds Kristie Gonzales as president and general manager at WXIA-WATL and WMAZ. Gonzales has been named vice president of ad sales and will oversee sales teams in TEGNA's Northeast and Southeast regions. "Tim is a visionary leader who blends operational excellence with clear insight into what drives our future growth and success," Joan Barrett, group general manager for TEGNA's Northeast and Southeast regions, said. "We are confident he will bring that same passion, energy and proven track record to the Atlanta and Macon markets." "I was at WXIA earlier in my career, and I'm excited to return to continue the station's success across platforms," Thomas said. "I'm looking forward to working with the teams in Atlanta and Macon to create meaningful content and to develop new opportunities that will increase our impact for viewers and advertisers." Before his Florida role, Thomas was president and general manager of TEGNA's West Texas stations, KWES, KXVA and KIDY, where the company said he led all operations and increased broadcast share. Under his leadership, KWES received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in 2022. Thomas also previously served as station operations manager for WXIA-WATL in Atlanta, where he oversaw local on-air and digital programming and developed new business opportunities. The company described Thomas as an experienced media executive with leadership across broadcast, digital and station operations.

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Oct 15th, 2026

Tegna promotes four sales leaders to expanded roles.

Tegna promotes four sales leaders to expanded roles. Oct 15, 2026 | TVN Staff Save this article for later! Login or create a Free Member Profile to bookmark it. Jay Donovan, Kristie Gonzales, Kari Jacobs and Byron Wilkinson get new sales leadership roles across the company's digital and ad sales teams. Tegna Inc. said today four sales executives are taking on new and expanded roles as the company looks to grow revenue across its local media brands. Jay Donovan was promoted to vice president of digital sales, where he will lead digital growth strategy across Tegna's more than 60 media brands. Donovan has more than 15 years of experience in digital media and advertising technology. Kristie Gonzales was named vice president of ad sales and will oversee teams in Tegna's Northeast and Southeast regions. Gonzales has more than 20 years of industry experience and is currently vice president of revenue at Tegna and president and general manager of WXIA, Tegna's NBC affiliate in Atlanta. Kari Jacobs was named vice president of ad sales for Tegna's Midwest and West regions. Jacobs began her career in journalism before moving into the revenue side of media. She has worked in broadcast television, radio, digital and cable and has been with Tegna for more than 20 years. Byron Wilkinson was named vice president of ad sales for Tegna's Texas and Mid-South regions. Wilkinson is president and general manager of KVUE, the company's ABC affiliate in Austin. He has more than 26 years of experience in broadcast and digital media. The company said Wilkinson has built teams and strategies that span local and national sales across linear, streaming and digital platforms. "Jay, Kristie, Kari and Byron have proven they know how to bring technology, sales expertise and creativity together to serve our clients," said Mark Cornetta, Tegna senior vice president of sales. "In an increasingly competitive environment, we need experienced leaders willing to rewrite the playbook for our local sales teams, and they're the right people to do it."

TV Technology

Oct 13th, 2026

Tegna taps trio of regional group gms.

Tegna taps trio of regional group gms. Published 4 hours ago Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey to round out station group's leadership revamp TYSONS, Va. - Tegna has elevated veteran executives Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey to group general managers, tasked to lead its stations across six regions and rounding out the station group's new leadership structure. Barrett was named to oversee Tegna stations in its Northeast and Southeast regions. She had been president and general manager of WCNC Charlotte, N.C., since 2020, adding oversight for WFMY Greensboro, N.C., in 2024. Prior to joining Tegna, she was president and GM of KDVR-KWGN Denver and led Shurz Communications' stations in Wichita, Kan. She is a co-founder and longtime trainer for the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism, a nonprofit that trains newsroom leaders. Morris was appointed to oversee Tegna's Midwest and West regions. A 25-year local news veteran, she had been president and GM of KPNX Phoenix in 2020 and also oversaw KMSB and KTTU in Tuscon, Ariz. Prior to joining KPNX, known on-air as 12News, she was with KTVB Boise, Idaho, rising through the ranks from executive news director to president and GM and winning seven National Edward R. Murrow Awards, Tegna said. She serves on the boards of the Arizona Media Association and the Arizona State University Cronkite Endowment Board of Trustees. Ramsey will lead Tegna's Texas and Mid-South stations. Most recently a senior vice president of revenue who led the group's sports-rights strategy, he helped Tegna become the first broadcaster with full-season team rights across the NBA, WNBA, NHL and MLB. Before that, he was Tegna's senior VP of media operations. Ramsey was also senior VP and GM of WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth for seven years, earning 17 major national journalism awards over his tenure, including the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence and the NAB Service to America Award. He serves on the executive committee of the ABC affiliate board. The professional video industry's #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information. Sign up below.

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