Newsroom Story Desk Editor: Lead Breaking Coverage

Nashville Public Radio; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA's WATN/WLMT Memphis is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead editorial coverage across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. You will guide breaking news coverage, shape daily story planning, and coordinate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging content for our community.

The role requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while aligning with our journalistic standards and values.

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
• 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, gravity, 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

News judgment

Editing and writing

Deadline-driven

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

TEGNA's WATN/WLMT Memphis is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead editorial coverage across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. You will guide breaking news coverage, shape daily story planning, and coordinate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging content for our community.

The role requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while aligning with our journalistic standards and values.