Overview
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 the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news. KTHV, the 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. 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.
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
Qualifications
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. Benefits include medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (two options for full and part-time employees), dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers company matching and immediate vesting on eligible contributions. All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor visits via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health. TEGNA also offers PTO and nine paid holidays per year.
Note on Benefits Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and some benefits described may not apply to certain bargaining unit positions.
EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is an 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. We 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
Recruiting Fraud Alert To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will come from a tegna.com domain. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, financial account information, or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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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. 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.
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
Qualifications
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. Benefits include medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (two options for full and part-time employees), dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers company matching and immediate vesting on eligible contributions. All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor visits via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health. TEGNA also offers PTO and nine paid holidays per year.
Note on Benefits Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and some benefits described may not apply to certain bargaining unit positions.
EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is an 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. We 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
Recruiting Fraud Alert To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will come from a tegna.com domain. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, financial account information, or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Privacy Notice for California Residents
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