Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing 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.

Overview
WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C., is transforming the way we gather news on all of our platforms, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to be a part of our transition to the newsroom of the future.

Role Summary
As a Story Desk Editor, 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. 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. This position is for weeknights and weekend nights.

Responsibilities

News gathering during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance, and communicating coverage plans clearly across the newsroom

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, CMS tools

Knowledge of using digital analytics platforms like Google Analytics and Google Data Studio to make coverage decisions a plus

Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment

Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources within strict deadlines

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays, as warranted by vacations/breaking news coverage

Pay Range
$36.06 - $38.46 USD

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 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, and 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.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

Collective Bargaining
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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