Overview
Join to apply for the Assignment Editor role at TEGNA. KSDK, the NBC affiliate in St. Louis, is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor with strong editorial judgment, a passion for breaking news and a commitment to impactful journalism. In this pivotal role, you’ll help drive the daily execution of our editorial strategy across all platforms by identifying stories that matter most to our community. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of newsrooms. You’re organized, decisive, and relentless in the pursuit of strong content. You’ll work closely with MSJs, producers, photographers and our digital team — ensuring we’re covering the most relevant stories while maintaining accuracy, urgency and balance. You’re a creative problem solver interested in new and different ways to present content across platforms.
We are looking for someone who can lead during breaking news, manage newsroom operations, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining high standards of journalism.
Responsibilities
- React quickly to breaking news and communicate plan to staff
- Assist with story planning, including identifying big stories and coverage opportunities
- Provide editorial guidance and manage logistics to execute daily newsroom content
- Use multiple social media platforms to identify stories
- Search and locate criminal and civil document systems to be distributed to all producers
- Discover and produce unique, local and engaging content
- Perform basic digital producing during a major breaking news event
- Assist with various coverage planning and step in as needed to support newsroom operations
- Perform other duties as assigned by managers
Requirements
- Sound news judgment while meeting daily deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communications
- Bachelor\'s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field—or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of journalism experience, with proven work on a local news assignment desk
- Exceptional news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
- Solid understanding of digital and broadcast workflows
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to coach and guide team members
- Experience with newsroom systems and digital tools for monitoring news and social trends
- Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong writing skills and editorial instincts
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plans, dental and vision, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions; Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and benefits may vary by role.
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please email askhr@tegna.com
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Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary range: $70,000.00-$87,000.00