Story Desk Editor: Lead Breaking News & Digital Coverage

TEGNA, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Ibrido; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc & Spring Health access

PTO and paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

First Coast News in Jacksonville, FL, part of TEGNA, seeks a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. This hybrid role combines assignment editing and digital content production to serve our communities with timely, accurate storytelling.

You will drive breaking-news coverage, plan daily stories, edit reporter material for AP style, collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists, and use audience metrics to improve reach while

Competenze

• 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 and CMS tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability 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.

Mansioni

• Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance.
• Identify and plan stories that matter most to our community, using strong editorial judgment and social listening.
• Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms, including the First Coast News website, mobile app and streaming platforms.
• 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, including graphics, video and audience-submitted content.
• Use available metrics to inform coverage decisions and improve audience reach.
• Support newsroom operations and short- and long-term coverage planning as needed.
• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms.

Conoscenze

News judgment

Writing

CMS tools

Editorial decisions under pressure

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Strumenti

CMS systems

Story editing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

First Coast News in Jacksonville, FL, part of TEGNA, seeks a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. This hybrid role combines assignment editing and digital content production to serve our communities with timely, accurate storytelling.

You will drive breaking-news coverage, plan daily stories, edit reporter material for AP style, collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists, and use audience metrics to improve reach while