Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution, curate impactful stories, and ensure content connects with audiences across various platforms. 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 Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.) Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms Skills 1–3 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 skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience Benefits TEGNA offers 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 Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k) Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year Company Overview Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is