Tegna Referral Bonus Program

Tegna offers a referral bonus program designed to incentivize employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions, particularly in high-demand areas such as technology and product roles. Below is a detailed overview of the referral bonus program, including estimated bonus amounts and eligibility criteria.

Referral Bonus Overview

The referral bonus program is structured to reward employees who successfully refer candidates that are hired and complete a designated employment period. Bonuses vary based on the role's demand and level of specialization. Here's a breakdown for tech/product roles and other general roles:

Tech/Product Roles

Due to the competitive market for tech and product talent, Tegna offers a higher referral bonus for these positions:

• Software Engineers (All Levels)
  • Estimated Bonus: $3,000 - $5,000
• Product Managers
  • Estimated Bonus: $3,500 - $4,500
• Data Scientists
  • Estimated Bonus: $4,000 - $6,000
• UX/UI Designers
  • Estimated Bonus: $3,000 - $4,000
• DevOps Engineers
  • Estimated Bonus: $3,500 - $5,500

Other Roles

While the focus is on tech and product roles, Tegna also provides referral bonuses for other positions:

• Marketing Specialists
  • Estimated Bonus: $1,000 - $2,000
• Sales Executives
  • Estimated Bonus: $1,500 - $2,500
• HR Managers
  • Estimated Bonus: $1,000 - $2,000
• Finance Analysts
  • Estimated Bonus: $1,000 - $2,000

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a referral bonus, the following conditions must be met:

1. Eligibility of Referrer: Only current Tegna employees are eligible to participate in the referral bonus program.
2. Eligible Candidates: Referred