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TEGNA · 2 weeks ago

Digital Editor

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a leading media company that provides trusted local news and services across various platforms. The Digital Editor will be responsible for creating and managing multimedia content to engage audiences, ensuring that all digital content is accurate, timely, and optimized for user experience.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and publish a minimum of 6 (six) daily high-quality multimedia content daily, including short-form video, graphics, and written copy – comprising three (3) short-form content pieces (one customized for social platforms) and three (3) long-form pieces

Design and produce six (6) daily thumbnail images using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools to support the required multimedia content created each day

Adapt all creative content to meet platform-specific formats, best practices, and audience expectations

Manage daily posting and scheduling across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant channels

Stay current and monitor social trends, algorithm updates, and platform changes to continuously optimize engagement

Track, analyze, and report performance metrics weekly to guide multimedia content and digital strategy decisions

Maintain and update website and app content through WordPress or comparable CMS, with daily updates as aligned to digital strategy needs

Ensure all digital content is accurate, timely, SEO-optimized, and aligned with a strong user experience

Collaborate with editorial, technical, promotions, programming, sales, and on-air teams to support integrated digital initiatives

Provide live event coverage through real-time posts, recaps, and multimedia storytelling – attending and covering events as needed, potentially multiple times per week based on digital strategy

Uphold a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all digital platforms and campaign materials

Qualification

Digital content strategyMultimedia productionAdobe Creative SuiteWordPressSEO best practicesProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

1–3 years of experience creating and managing content across multiple social media platforms

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and comparable editing tools

Proficiency with WordPress or similar content management systems and knowledge of SEO best practices

Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and live events as needed

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.