TEGNA · 3 hours ago
Story Desk Editor
WUSA-TV Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$34/hr - $37/hr
3+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Story Desk Editor for WUSA9 in Washington, D.C. to help coordinate and produce local journalism across various platforms during a transformative period for the newsroom.
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Responsibilities
Support daily coverage planning by helping identify story opportunities, monitoring developing news, and contributing ideas during editorial discussions
Assist in coordinating logistics and communication across the newsroom so coverage plans are clear, organized, and timely
Assist in breaking news and severe weather coverage by helping gather information, communicating updates, and supporting quick execution across platforms
Write, edit, and publish stories for WUSA9 digital platforms (website, app, streaming) using strong headlines, clean copy, and accurate information
Edit reporter and producer content for accuracy, grammar, fairness, AP style, verification standards, and digital best practices
Work with the team to enhance storytelling with video, graphics, UGC, live streams, and creative digital elements
Contribute to a positive, collaborative newsroom culture that values speed, accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement
Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across platforms
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in journalism, local news, digital production, assignment desk, broadcast producing, or related newsroom roles
Strong news judgment and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing and editing skills, including comfort writing quickly and cleanly under deadline pressure
Familiarity with AP style and modern digital best practices
Experience working with newsroom systems, publishing platforms, and content workflows (CMS, video, planning tools, etc.)
Strong communication and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple active storylines
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
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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