Story Desk Editor: Lead Breaking News & Digital

TEGNA Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Teladoc & Spring Health

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Story Desk Editor for our Corpus Christi newsroom hybrid role at KIII. You will lead coverage during breaking news, plan daily stories, and curate content across website, mobile app, streaming, social and broadcast platforms.

You will work with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging stories that reflect the community’s voice while upholding journalistic standards and working under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role.
• Strong news judgement 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

Newsroom experience

Strong news judgement

Editorial writing

CMS tools

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CMS tools

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Story Desk Editor for our Corpus Christi newsroom hybrid role at KIII. You will lead coverage during breaking news, plan daily stories, and curate content across website, mobile app, streaming, social and broadcast platforms.

You will work with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging stories that reflect the community’s voice while upholding journalistic standards and working under tight deadlines.