Hybrid Story Desk Editor & Digital Producer

Tegna; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas is seeking a Story Desk Editor to join the Story Management Desk as the hub of the newsroom of the future.

This hybrid role blends assignment editing with digital content production to drive daily editorial execution and cross-platform storytelling. You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning and curate content for website, mobile app, streaming, social and broadcast.

Qualifications

• 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, 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

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 (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

Skills

Strong news judgment

Excellent writing skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

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

Tools

CMS tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas is seeking a Story Desk Editor to join the Story Management Desk as the hub of the newsroom of the future.

This hybrid role blends assignment editing with digital content production to drive daily editorial execution and cross-platform storytelling. You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning and curate content for website, mobile app, streaming, social and broadcast.