Assignments/Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc.•Portland, ME

8d•$26 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

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. NEWS CENTER Maine, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliates in Portland and Bangor, are transforming the way we gather and present news. We’re looking for an Assignments-Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future. This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. This position drives daily editorial execution to make certain our news team is curating and producing impactful stories, and ensures our content connects authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.

Requirements

5-10 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly
Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools
Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
Marshal news teams in Portland and Bangor to win every breaking news story, get there first, get best images, most urgent sound & information, best context
Be in constant communication with Meteorologists on big weather event days. Plan big weather coverage in advance whenever possible
Monitor scanners, news wires, social media, and other sources for breaking news and potential stories
Assign Photographers to shoots, MSJs, holds, 207
Assign Producer and Editor for the Maine Monitor Segment
Assign Producer and Editor and assist with "Political Brew"
Oversee identification and assignment of news stories
Collaborate with the team on daily coverage plans, and communicate plans to Producers, Digital & Field Crews
Assist EP/Assistant News Director and News Director with long-term coverage plans
Assist Digital with stream planning (livestream and show plans)
Maintain and manage editorial calendars and planning tools
Help with newsroom logistics, including crew scheduling, travel arrangements, and support for field operations.
Communicate with Desks at NBC/CNN, send PKGs and Coverage notes as needed
Lead Morning meetings as needed
Build Story Desk team schedules, help manage team PTO
Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed
Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms

Benefits

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis
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
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and their eligible family members
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year