Story Desk Editor

TEGNA • San Antonio, TX

23h • 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. KENS 5 , the CBS affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, is transforming the way we gather and present news across linear and digital platforms, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to join our experienced team and embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future. 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 with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level