Story Desk Editor

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 including websites, mobile apps, 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
• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms

Requirements

• 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or a related role
• Strong news judgment and the 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye care coverage
• 401(k) program with company match up to 4%
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

About the Company

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.