Shelly Wilford

Shelly Wilford is an experienced professional in talent acquisition and media content management, currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Manager at TEGNA since December 2021. Prior to this role, Shelly owned and successfully operated Champions Hockey Academy, growing business earnings by nearly 20 percent each year. Shelly's media career includes positions such as Content Manager and Digital Producer at FOX 5 San Diego, where responsibilities included team supervision, recruitment, logistics management, and social media strategy development. Additional experience at 13News Now includes roles as Digital Director and Photojournalist, marked by significant digital growth and innovative story development. Shelly holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Iowa.