National Story Desk Editor (Digital Content Producer)
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
Story Desk Editor (Digital News Content Producer)
Want the opportunity to produce great digital content that's seen from coast to coast?
TEGNA is looking for a news-hungry, social-savvy, data-driven Story Desk Editor to join our Central News Desk, which publishes national and trending content for TEGNA's 51 markets.
We're looking for an experienced digital journalist with at least two years of professional experience writing and publishing digital news content for a local or national news organization. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with a mobile-first mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment and has a proven ability to make smart editorial decisions under deadline.
The Story Desk Editor will maintain the top stories of the day while creating and curating compelling, shareable content for TEGNA stations nationwide. This person must react quickly to breaking news, identify emerging trends, and actively support the content needs of stations across the company. We're looking for someone who proactively pitches story ideas, collaborates well with others, and is passionate about delivering timely, accurate journalism. This role also provides editorial support to local stations during breaking news coverage.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience writing and publishing digital news content for a local or national news organization. You must also be based in a TEGNA market.
This position requires regular overnight and weekend shifts.
In this role, you will:
React quickly to breaking news and trends
Maintain a daily budget of top national and trending stories
Craft compelling headlines that drive audience engagement
Write and publish engaging short- and long-form digital news stories
Use social listening and SEO trends to identify unique story opportunities
Support local stations during breaking news coverage
Create and edit made-for-platform videos
Use audience data and social analytics to inform content decisions
Manage station requests and editorial priorities
Strategize and execute multi-platform content plans for major events and projects
Curate and manage third-party content
Use AI tools to streamline newsroom workflows
Help stations identify and share the best content across TEGNA
Collaborate closely with digital producers across the country
Respond quickly and professionally to requests from stations
Job Requirements
Minimum of two years of professional experience writing and publishing digital news content for a local or national news organization required
Demonstrated experience covering breaking news in a digital newsroom
Strong writing, editing and communication skills
Solid news judgment and social media judgment
Familiarity with digital and social analytics tools
Knowledge of SEO best practices and audience trends
Experience using a content management system (CMS) to publish news content (WordPress, Arc, BLOX, or similar)
Familiarity with AI tools and newsroom automation platforms
Basic image and video editing skills for multiple platforms strongly preferred
Experience with live streaming software (vMix or similar) is a plus
Ability to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, overnights and holidays as needed
Leadership that aligns with our core values: demanding the truth, working smarter, doing the right thing and winning
Pay Range
$26.44 - $31.25 USD
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement :
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
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