Story Desk Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coverage decisions and reporter assignments to ensure competitive multi-platform presence
• Determine optimal story formats and delivery timelines for various digital and linear platforms
• Lead regular story check-ins and plan coverage for upcoming news cycles
• Maximize audience insights to drive content choices and improve reach
• Provide editorial support for producers and photojournalists, reviewing content for accuracy, AP style, and ethics
• Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news to ensure urgency, accuracy, and balance
• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards across all platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or 5+ years of journalism experience in a local newsroom or digital production
• Proven experience managing a team of journalists and newsroom operations
• Superior news judgment with the ability to make fast editorial decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated expertise in handling breaking news and managing news-gathering systems
• Impeccable organizational skills and effective communication abilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye care coverage
• 401(k) program with company match up to 4%
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and 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 trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile, streaming, and linear television. WFAA, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas Fort Worth, is a leader in transforming news for the modern era.