Mission and Values

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Our Mission

TEGNA helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Our Values

1. We demand the truth

  • We are transparent, communicating openly and plainly.
  • We accept nothing at face value, getting to the root cause by “asking five whys” in everything that we do.
  • We mine for dissent, debate fearlessly, listen carefully, and come to a higher level of understanding together.
  • We 80/20 — focusing on impact, not activities.

We are not a place for people who avoid constructive conflict.

2. We work smarter

  • We zero-base every process, asking why do it this way, and why do it at all.
  • We are curious about everything that can give us an edge.
  • We apply technology, AI, and systems to be more effective and efficient.
  • We seek opportunities to take advantage of each other’s work and TEGNA’s scale.
  • We 80/20 — focusing on impact, not activities.

We are not a place for people who are uncomfortable with constant change.

3. We do the right thing

  • We treat each other with kindness and respect.
  • We are inclusive in our hiring and our day-to-day interactions, treating people fairly, regardless of their backgrounds.

We are not a place for mean people or cheats.

4. We win

  • We take extreme ownership for our company’s success and profits.
  • We are tenacious and resilient.
  • We own our outcomes; no excuses
  • We expect our team and ourselves to be A+. We give and solicit clear, direct feedback to get better every day; we understand not everyone will cut it at TEGNA.

We are not a place for people who shy away from responsibility and accountability.