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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 who 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 Analyst & Researcher, the Data Visualization Specialist, contributing beat reporters, local market newsrooms and the Product team. The Data Journalist–Producer publishes both independently and collaboratively, producing a mix of quick-turn and enterprise data-driven reporting across platforms.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
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.
RECRUITING FRAUD ALERT:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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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 who 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 Analyst & Researcher, the Data Visualization Specialist, contributing beat reporters, local market newsrooms and the Product team. The Data Journalist–Producer publishes both independently and collaboratively, producing a mix of quick-turn and enterprise data-driven reporting across platforms.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
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.
RECRUITING FRAUD ALERT:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Journalist
Frame your portfolio for U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your E-3 petition requires the journalist role to demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Organize clips and bylines to show subject-matter depth in one beat, not general-assignment breadth, so the LCA and visa application reflect a defined specialty.
Target newsrooms with active LCA filing history
U.S. employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring any E-3 worker. Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for newsrooms and media companies that have filed LCAs for journalist or reporter roles in the past two years.
Get your Australian credential assessed before applying
A three-year Australian journalism degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's. Request a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-recognized evaluator before interviews so you can present it immediately when an employer asks about degree equivalency.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer letter timeline
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but your start date depends on the consulate appointment queue in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Confirm with your employer that the offer letter includes a realistic start date that accounts for both steps.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Journalist sponsorship involves coordinating the LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation simultaneously. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process end-to-end, so documentation errors don't delay your start date at a newsroom with a fixed editorial calendar.
Clarify freelance and staff distinctions before the visa interview
E-3 status requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, so freelance contracts or contributor agreements won't satisfy the consular officer. Confirm your offer is for a salaried, W-2 staff position and bring written confirmation of employment terms to your interview.
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Find Journalist JobsJournalist E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Journalist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to newsrooms that have never sponsored a visa. Search by role title and location to surface opportunities from media companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for international hires.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a journalism degree qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the employer's position description requires a bachelor's degree specifically in journalism, communications, or a closely related field. Roles listed as requiring any degree, or where experience substitutes freely for education, can fail the specialty occupation test at the consulate. The job posting language matters as much as your own credentials.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for journalists?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and a 10,500-slot annual cap that has never been fully used, so you can apply at any point in the year after receiving a job offer. The H-1B requires registration in a lottery each March with no guarantee of selection. For Australian journalists, the E-3 is faster, more predictable, and doesn't depend on timing your job search to a single annual window.
Can I change newsrooms or media employers while on an E-3 visa?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll typically need a new visa stamp at a consulate in Australia before starting work, or file a change of status if you're already in the U.S. Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer named on the LCA, not to the journalism occupation generally.
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