Multimedia Consumer Reporter

Tegna; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Denver is seeking a veteran Consumer & Money Reporter who can break news, help people save money, and explain how costs impact daily life. You will write fast, accurate online articles and create vertical video while reporting on consumer issues across platforms.

The role collaborates with national content, product and growth teams and local reporters. Hybrid work at Denver preferred; other TEGNA markets possible.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years covering consumer, business, finance or economy stories at a high level.
• 5+ years print or television news reporting experience.
• Strong, active sourcing across consumer industries, regulators, watchdogs and experts.

Responsibilities

• Break exclusive consumer and money news using strong industry sourcing.
• Report on scams, consumer risks, price trends, and costs affecting Americans.

Job description

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 than100 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 veteran, well-sourced Consumer & Money Reporter who can break news, help people save money, and keep people safe. This reporter should be equally comfortable writing fast, accurate online articles, creating compelling vertical videos, using their phone as their main camera, video editing, and talking conversationally about their reporting during live hits with an anchor.

The ideal candidate is data-driven and passionate about providing practical solutions for everyday Americans navigating the rising cost of living.

This reporter helps audiences protect their wallets, understand the forces driving daily costs, and navigate a confusing consumer landscape. You’ll become a trusted voice who can break news, simplify complicated issues, and show people what’s changing—and what they can do about it.

This is a highly collaborative position working with national content, product, and growth teams, as well as local reporters and producers. One day you may be leading a national consumer story and the next you may be working with local reporters and producers on consumer breaking news.

The preferred work location is Denver, but candidates in any TEGNA market will be considered. This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities

• Break exclusive consumer and money news using strong industry sourcing.
• Report on scams, consumer risks, price trends, and shifts affecting Americans’ everyday finances.
• Produce clear, service-oriented journalism that helps people save money, avoid harms, and make informed decisions.
• Pitch and deliver enterprise and accountability stories on consumer issues, corporate behavior, and economic pressures.
• Write fast, accurate digital articles with sharp takeaways and actionable context.
• Create and publish engaging vertical videos that bring your stories to life on social and mobile platforms.
• Join anchors for conversational, on-camera segments explaining what your reporting means for consumers.
• Monitor data, documents, complaints, and national consumer trends to spot patterns early.
• Collaborate with editors, video producers, and national teams to deliver stories across platforms.
• Monitor performance data across markets to identify which consumer stories resonate and why
• Partner with local markets to amplify consumer stories, share sourcing and expertise

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000

Requirements

• 1 - 2 years covering consumer, business, finance, or economy stories at a high level.
• 5+ years print or television news reporting experience
• Strong, active sourcing across consumer industries, regulators, watchdogs, and experts.
• Proven ability to break news and produce exclusive, high-impact stories.
• Excellent writing skills with a knack for clarity and service journalism.
• Experience creating short-form vertical video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) with on-camera presence.
• Comfortable explaining complex topics in an accessible, conversational way—live and unscripted.
• Strong understanding of cost-of-living issues, price dynamics, scams, consumer protections, and personal finance trends.
• Ability to work quickly under deadline while maintaining accuracy and context.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to experiment with formats and storytelling styles.

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 areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]