TEGNA Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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24 roles · 57 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at TEGNA.
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Account Executive
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a straightforward interview with questions about my experience, mainly focusing on sales processes and what I was looking for in a role. They seemed to have limited knowledge of industries outside of TV.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell us about your previous position?
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Sales Development Representative
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a straightforward two-part process. First, I had a phone call with a recruiter. Then, I had an in-person interview with the sales manager. They offered me the job right after the in-person interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell me a bit about yourself?
- What makes you want to pursue a career in sales?
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Financial Analyst
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Skipped the recruiter and went straight to the hiring manager. They asked mostly about my resume experience, focusing on Excel skills, other software TEGNA uses, and my general work experience. I didn't get to go into detail about my grad experience or projects.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What Excel formulas were you using in your previous role?
- Which Excel formulas have you utilized in your current position?
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Producer In Residence
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a series of Zoom interviews. First, they explained what the PIR role is about and what my expectations would be. Then, they showed all the stations hiring PIRs and I had to rank my top 5. I answered questions about my experience and how I'd handle certain scenarios. After that, there was a quiet period of a few weeks where I had to complete a writing and show stacking exam. If I was a good fit, they'd schedule another Zoom call to confirm my top station choices and then let me know where I matched.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you stay informed about current events through media consumption?
TEGNA Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from TEGNA interview reports.
“What is your understanding of TEGNA?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the future of television?”
Read reports →“How do you stay informed about current events through media consumption?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the current state of journalism?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to stay at the facility or another broadcast location during a hurricane?”
Read report →“What would your enemies say about you if you were in a room with them?”
Read report →“How do you define success as a sales manager?”
Read report →“Did you complete the 60-question Raven SPM IQ test?”
Read report →“How would your enemies describe you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 57 TEGNA interview reports.