Story Desk Editor
About The Position
This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor drives daily editorial execution, curates and produces impactful stories, and ensures our content connects authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms. As a Story Desk Editor, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks. The SMD model ensures a single, streamlined workflow for planning, producing and curating stories across platforms. You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms. This position requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant and engaging stories that serve the community.
Requirements
- BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field
- 1-3 years of experience writing breaking news articles or writing news articles in AP style
- Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage
- Strong news and editorial judgment, and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Strong knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices
- Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems preferred
- The ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone is preferred
- Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content
- Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus
- Knowledge of Canva is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
- Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening
- Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming
- Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists
- Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations
- Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.)
- 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 for full, part-time and temporary employees
- Company match of 100% on contributions up to the first 4% of pay for the 401(k) program
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
