Digital Newsroom Story Desk Editor

TEGNA, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision care coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Teladoc and Spring Health mental well‑

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Macon, GA, is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead coverage across platforms, drive daily editorial execution, and curate impactful stories for streaming, digital, social and broadcast channels.

You will work within the Story Management Desk, guiding coverage during breaking news, shaping daily story planning, and collaborating with reporters, producers and photographers to deliver accurate, engaging community-focused content.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom or digital production, including collegiate experience
• Strong news judgment and ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and engaging content quickly
• Experience with newsroom systems and CMS tools
• Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
• Identify and plan stories that matter 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 reporters, producers, and photographers
• Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethics
• Enhance storytelling with graphics, video and audience-submitted content
• Use metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
• Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed
• Uphold journalistic standards and values across platforms

Skills

News judgment

Writing skills

Under pressure

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Tools

CMS tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Macon, GA, is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead coverage across platforms, drive daily editorial execution, and curate impactful stories for streaming, digital, social and broadcast channels.

You will work within the Story Management Desk, guiding coverage during breaking news, shaping daily story planning, and collaborating with reporters, producers and photographers to deliver accurate, engaging community-focused content.