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TEGNA · 1 day ago

Principal UX Researcher - Product & Experience

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal UX Researcher to lead strategic research initiatives that drive product innovation and enhance user experience across their digital platforms.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead UX research efforts for complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple products or business units. Develop long-term research roadmaps aligned with company goals

Design, plan, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g., ethnographic studies, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, field research, etc.) to deeply understand user behaviors, needs, and motivations

Enable team of product and UX leaders through UX research tool kits, standards, guides

Partner closely with Product Management, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Data Science teams to integrate research findings into product planning and decision-making

Deliver compelling insights through reports, presentations, and storytelling that inspire product innovation and support executive-level decisions

Mentor junior researchers and help establish best practices and research standards across the UX organization

Contract with and manage required vendors and tools to enable UX research across the TEGNA digital ecosystem

Represent the UX discipline in strategic conversations, contribute to the UX research community, and advocate for a user-centered culture

Qualification

UX researchHuman-centered designQualitative researchQuantitative researchCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsStorytellingVendor managementAgile environmentsAccessibility knowledgeInclusive designEmerging technologiesMentorship

Required

8–10 years of experience in UX research, human-centered design, or related fields

Demonstrated experience leading research for complex, large-scale digital products

Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Proven ability to turn ambiguous questions into clear research plans

Exceptional communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills

Experience influencing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Master's or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, or related field (preferred but not required)

Preferred

Experience working in agile, fast-paced product environments

Deep knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design, or emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, AR/VR)

Background in consumer-driven domains

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.

Company

TEGNA

Glassdoor3.7

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tegna.com

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