Story Desk Editor - Lead Local News & Digital Storytelling

Tegna; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & vision care

401(k) with match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Memphis is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution as the hub of the newsroom of the future, combining assignment editing and digital content production across streaming, web, and broadcast.

You will drive breaking news coverage, shape daily story planning, curate content across platforms, and collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging stories that serve the community.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role.
• Strong news judgment and ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly.
• 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.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Collaboration

Editorial workflow

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Memphis is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution as the hub of the newsroom of the future, combining assignment editing and digital content production across streaming, web, and broadcast.

You will drive breaking news coverage, shape daily story planning, curate content across platforms, and collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, engaging stories that serve the community.