Story Desk Editor

Role Summary
The TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas, Texas, 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.

As part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), you will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms. 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

Requirements

3–5 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 and 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 employees and their families. Medical plan options (full and part‑time) through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers the opportunity to contribute 1%–80% of pay on a pre‑tax basis, with up to 4% matched and fully vested from day one. All employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health. We also provide generous Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits described may not apply for those employees.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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, 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.

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