Multiplatform Newsroom Lead - Breaking News & Enterprise

TEGNA, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Teladoc and Spring Health benefits

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Knoxville, TN, seeks an experienced Story Desk Manager to lead the newsroom’s Story Management Desk and oversee daily coverage across streaming, digital, social and linear platforms.

The ideal candidate will guide content creators in story development, manage day-long coverage, and coach others to excel at developing local contacts, breaking news response and timely updates for audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, or 3–5 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom.
• Superior news judgment and ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure.
• Proven success handling breaking news and developing coverage across platforms.
• Experience managing or leading journalists in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing, streaming and linear news production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coverage decisions and reporter assignments across platforms.
• Determine the best format and platform for each story and establish timelines.
• Ensure breaking and developing stories are published quickly across digital platforms.
• Identify opportunities for live and continuous streaming coverage during major events.
• Provide editorial guidance to ensure content is accurate and meets standards.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Editorial decision-making

Digital publishing

Audience insights

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Digital publishing platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Knoxville, TN, seeks an experienced Story Desk Manager to lead the newsroom’s Story Management Desk and oversee daily coverage across streaming, digital, social and linear platforms.

The ideal candidate will guide content creators in story development, manage day-long coverage, and coach others to excel at developing local contacts, breaking news response and timely updates for audiences.