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TEGNA · 8 hours ago

Story Desk Editor

Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services, operating 64 television stations across the United States. The Story Desk Editor will play a crucial role in the newsroom by driving editorial execution, curating impactful stories, and ensuring content connects with audiences across various platforms.

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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

Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms

Qualification

Journalism experienceNews judgmentWriting skillsCMS toolsOrganizational skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

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, CMS tools

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Access to dental and eye care coverage

Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance

Disability and life insurance

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

Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc

12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit

Nine paid holidays per year