Story Desk Editor

Role Summary As a Story Desk Editor , you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), the 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 for streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms. This position requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines while collaborating 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. 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 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. Experience as an Assignment Editor (Preferred) Familiarity with St. Louis, or a reason to relocate here, is a plus. Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. Medical plan options include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, with dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program allows full and part‑time employees to contribute 1%–80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with company matching up to 4%. All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions. PTO and nine paid holidays per year are also provided. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and thus some or all of the benefits described may not apply to all employees. EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We actively hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds, recognizing contributions across all skills and perspectives. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr TEGNA