Breaking News Story Desk Editor — Digital & Social

TEGNA; Knoxville (TN); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Résumé du poste

WBIR-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Knoxville, is seeking a Story Desk Editor who thrives in a fast-paced news environment. You will write, produce and distribute local news content across WBIR-TV’s website, app, streaming, and social channels.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with newsroom experience, capable of quick, accurate reporting, and proficient in AP style, SEO, and digital storytelling. This role requires initiative and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field.
• 1–3 years of experience writing breaking news articles or news articles in AP style.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage.
• Strong news and editorial judgment; understanding of professional journalism tenets.
• Knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices.
• Ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone (preferred).
• Experience creating and managing content on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).
• Aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content.
• Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus.
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content.
• Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms (website, mobile app, social media, streaming).
• Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure, AP style; optimize for digital.
• Use production or packaging techniques (subheads, links, graphics, user-generated content) to enhance digital stories.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Monitor news releases and use social listening to find new content and enterprise stories.
• Analyze data and metrics to inform editorial decisions.
• Manage the WBIR podcast room calendar and schedule recordings.
• Ensure podcast recordings have a producer and are properly staffed.
• Schedule and optimize 24/7 streaming content using analytics and audience trends.
• Serve as liaison between story desk and broadcast producers; keep content prioritized.
• Uphold journalistic integrity and station brand across platforms.

Connaissances

News writing

AP style

Editing

Copy-editing

Social media management

SEO

Formation

BA/BS in journalism or communications

Outils

ENPS

Edius

Canva

Description du poste

WBIR-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Knoxville, is seeking a Story Desk Editor who thrives in a fast-paced news environment. You will write, produce and distribute local news content across WBIR-TV’s website, app, streaming, and social channels.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with newsroom experience, capable of quick, accurate reporting, and proficient in AP style, SEO, and digital storytelling. This role requires initiative and the ability to work varied shifts.