TEGNA Inc.
StoryDeskEditor
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“Story Desk Editor at TEGNA Inc.. Skills: Editorial execution, Content curation, Digital platforms. Lead coverage during breaking news. Communicate newsroom coverage”
What You'll Achieve.
Connect authentically with audiences
Industry & Context.
Make fast editorial decisions; Make sound editorial decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-3 years journalism experience, News judgment, Excellent writing skills, Experience with newsroom systems, Experience with CMS tools, Organizational skills, Bachelor's degree in journalism, Bachelor's degree in communications, Equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Lead coverage during breaking news
Communicate newsroom coverage
Create content for digital platforms
Edit content for digital platforms
Guide newsroom logistics
Provide editorial support
Edit reporter content
Enhance storytelling with creative elements
Use metrics to inform coverage
Improve audience reach
Support newsroom operations
Support coverage planning
Uphold journalistic standards
Uphold journalistic values
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with MSJs; Collaborate with producers; Collaborate with photojournalists
Full Job Description
About TEGNA 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. KTHV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Little Rock, AR, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future. This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer 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. Role Summary: As a Story Desk Editor, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital 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. 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: website, mobile app and streaming, • Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists
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