Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc.•San Antonio, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role combines the skills of digital content producer and an assignment editor 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 digital and assignment 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

2-4 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 and editing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly
Experience with newsroom systems and content management tools
Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
Willingness to work early, late or weekend shifts as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
Monitor developing stories and ensure timely updates across all platforms
Support newscast and streaming coverage, including coordinating with producers and reporters
Help shape coverage throughout the day by identifying follow-ups and advancing ongoing stories
Create, edit and publish content for digital platforms, including the website, mobile app and streaming products
Curate and optimize content across broadcast, digital, streaming and social platforms during peak audience periods
Identify stories suited for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok and other vertical formats
Write and edit compelling vertical video headlines, descriptions and captions
Repurpose breaking and enterprise stories into vertical formats
Launch and manage livestreams as needed, including routing sources, starting streams, writing descriptions and sending alerts
Enhance storytelling with creative elements such as video, graphics, maps and audience-submitted content
Use audience data and performance metrics to inform coverage decisions and improve reach and engagement
Communicate clearly with newsroom leadership and the next shift to ensure smooth staffing transitions
Uphold our journalistic standards and commitment to ethical, community-focused journalism 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 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) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year