Story Desk Editor – TEGNA
Join to apply for the Story Desk Editor role at TEGNA. 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.
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.
Role Summary
As part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks, 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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 comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program allows employees to contribute 1 %‑80 % of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with 100 % match up to 4 % of pay, vested from day one. All employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA offers generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
Pay Range
$28.85—$33.65 USD
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.
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Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Location & Salary
Seattle, WA – $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 (Current listing); older listing: $62,425.00 – $104,700.00 (3 months ago).