Story Desk Editor Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Tampa

Story Desk Editor
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.

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.

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 such as graphics, video, and audience‑submitted content

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

What You'll Bring

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 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 our employees and their families. Medical plan options for full and part‑time employees are available through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, along with dental and eye care coverage. Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance are also provided. Our 401(k) program allows employees to contribute 1%‑80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with up to a 100% match on the first 4% contributed, fully vested from day one. Regardless of participation in medical plans, all employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health. TEGNA also offers a generous paid time off benefit and 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 need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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