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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.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

TEGNA is looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support our recruiting team and keep the hiring process running smoothly.

This role is based at WTHR in Indianapolis and operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office presence required three days per week.

You'll be part of a centralized TA team supporting multiple markets and will work closely with our TA Operations team to keep processes consistent and efficient.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy keeping things moving behind the scenes, this role is a great fit.

You'll partner with recruiters and hiring managers on key steps in the hiring process, including interview scheduling, job postings, offer letters, and background checks, while helping ensure a strong candidate experience.

At TEGNA, we believe in Winning Together, Working Smarter, Demanding the Truth, and Doing the Right Thing. This role plays a key part in bringing those values to life through an efficient, consistent, and candidate-focused hiring process.

Responsibilities

Interview Coordination

• Schedule interviews and manage logistics across candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams

• Keep communication clear and ensure a smooth experience for all parties

Job Posting and Requisition Support

• Post and maintain jobs in Greenhouse

• Ensure postings are accurate and aligned with approved roles

Offer Letter Support

• Partner with recruiters to create, route, and send offer letters

• Track approvals and follow up to keep offers moving

Background Check Coordination

• Initiate and track background checks

• Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely completion

• Flag and help resolve any issues

Process and Workflow Support

• Help keep searches moving by tracking status and following up on next steps

• Support recruiters and hiring managers with day-to-day needs

Scorecard and Process Support

• Monitor completion of interview scorecards and follow up as needed

• Help maintain consistency in the hiring process

Reporting and Tracking

• Maintain basic reporting in Greenhouse

• Help track key steps to ensure visibility and accountability

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve efficiency

• Support efforts to create more consistent and scalable processes

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, TA operations, or a similar role

Systems and Tools

• Experience using an ATS such as Greenhouse

• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus

Organization and Follow-Through

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and keep things moving

Communication

• Clear and professional communicator

• Comfortable working with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates

Work Style

• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented

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

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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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