Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc. • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Story Desk Editor is part of the Story Management Desk (SMD) — a unified team replacing the legacy assignment and digital desks. The SMD ensures a single, streamlined workflow for planning, producing, and curating stories across all platforms. Story Desk Editors 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 collaborate with MSJs, producers, and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant, and engaging stories that serve the community.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
• Strong news judgment and ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience with newsroom systems and CMS tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

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 ethics
• Enhance storytelling with creative elements such as graphics, video, and audience submissions
• Use audience metrics to inform coverage and improve engagement
• Support newsroom operations and 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 with company match
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree