Story Desk Editor: Multi-Platform Newsroom Lead

TEGNA, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Fertility & Adoption Assistance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc & Spring Health

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Résumé du poste

TEGNA Inc. in Memphis is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.

You will curate and produce impactful stories while coordinating with MSJs, producers, and photojournalists to deliver compelling local content. The role requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines within a unified Story Management Desk.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Journalism

News judgment

Writing

Editorial standards

Collaboration

Newsroom systems

Formation

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Outils

Newsroom systems

Description du poste

TEGNA Inc. in Memphis is seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead daily editorial execution across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.

You will curate and produce impactful stories while coordinating with MSJs, producers, and photojournalists to deliver compelling local content. The role requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines within a unified Story Management Desk.