CTV Developer – WebOS, Tizen

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.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Connected TV (CTV) Developer to build and maintain high-performance video applications on web-based Smart TV platforms including Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and Vizio SmartCast. This role is perfect for engineers who enjoy pushing the boundaries of browser-based development and working on performance-sensitive applications for the living room.
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Responsibilities:
•    Develop and maintain modern TV applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and platform-specific SDKs.
•    Optimize UI/UX for large-screen experiences, remote navigation, and lean-back interactions.
•    Integrate adaptive video playback (HLS, MPEG-DASH), ad tech (DAI/SSAI), and analytics.
•    Ensure cross-platform consistency while handling the nuances of each Smart TV OS.
•    Implement and debug custom platform integrations (e.g., Samsung IAP, LG's Enyo or Connect SDK).
•    Work with backend teams to integrate APIs and content feeds.
•    Collaborate with QA and DevOps to deliver stable, scalable, and testable apps.
•    Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation.

Requirements:
•    3+ years experience in front-end development (preferably for TV or embedded devices).
•    2+ years working directly with Smart TV platforms like Tizen, webOS, or Vizio SmartCast.
•    Strong knowledge of vanilla JavaScript and event-driven programming.
•    Experience implementing remote-based UI, optimizing rendering for TV screens, and managing performance on constrained devices.
•    Familiarity with custom SDKs, platform quirks, and deployment pipelines for CTV.
•    Comfortable navigating DRM, video streaming, and SSAI integrations.
•    Experience working in Agile teams, using Jira, and collaborating across functions.
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Nice to Have
•    Experience with Roku BrightScript, tvOS/Swift, or Android TV.
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Why Join Us
Join an engineering team committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. At TEGNA, you'll contribute directly to redefining digital media experiences while helping shape a culture built on openness, shared understanding, and deep user empathy.
You’ll work alongside smart, motivated people on impactful products that serve real users every day.

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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