Story Desk Editor & Digital News Producer

TEGNA Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & eye care

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Story Desk Editor for a hybrid role that combines assignment editing and digital content production.

You will drive daily editorial execution, curate stories for multiple platforms, and lead coverage during breaking news while collaborating with MSJs, producers, and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging content. The role requires strong writing, solid editorial judgment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines across streaming, digital, social, and

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

Journalism experience

Strong news judgment

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

CMS tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Story Desk Editor for a hybrid role that combines assignment editing and digital content production.

You will drive daily editorial execution, curate stories for multiple platforms, and lead coverage during breaking news while collaborating with MSJs, producers, and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging content. The role requires strong writing, solid editorial judgment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines across streaming, digital, social, and