Newsroom Story Desk Editor - Hybrid Role

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA's WCNC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. This hybrid role blends assignment editing with digital content production to serve as the newsroom hub.

You will drive breaking-news coverage, shape daily story planning, edit reporter content for accuracy and AP style, and collaborate with reporters, photojournalists and MSJs to deliver engaging stories for all audiences.

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.

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

Experience with newsroom systems

Education

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

Tools

CMS tools

Job description

TEGNA's WCNC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. This hybrid role blends assignment editing with digital content production to serve as the newsroom hub.

You will drive breaking-news coverage, shape daily story planning, edit reporter content for accuracy and AP style, and collaborate with reporters, photojournalists and MSJs to deliver engaging stories for all audiences.