Story Desk Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the Story Management Desk (SMD) to ensure a streamlined workflow for planning, producing, and curating stories across all platforms
• Collaborate on daily coverage decisions to remain competitive and own major news stories
• Determine optimal story formats and delivery timelines for website, app, streaming, and social media
• Lead and mentor a team of story desk editors
• Utilize audience insights and data analytics to inform content choices and improve reach
• Provide editorial support to producers and photojournalists, reviewing content for accuracy, AP style, and ethical standards
• Manage digital newsroom coverage during breaking news to ensure urgency, accuracy, and balance
• Plan coverage for upcoming news cycles and community-focused enterprise reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or 5+ years of journalism experience in a local newsroom or digital production role
• Proven experience managing a team of journalists
• Superior news judgment and the ability to make fast editorial decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated success handling breaking news environments
• Proficiency with data tools such as Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Amplitude
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing news-gathering systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) program with company match up to 4%
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and therapy sessions via Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
• Relocation assistance provided

About the Company

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. 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. KUSA, our NBC affiliate in Denver, is dedicated to transforming news delivery for the modern era.