Story Desk Editor

WBNS 10TV

Columbus, Ohio, US
Not specified; benefits: medical, dental, eye care...
On-site
1-3 years local journalism experience
Strong news judgment under pressure
Excellent writing and editing skills
The Story Desk Editor serves as the hub of the newsroom, combining assignment editor and digital content producer skills to drive daily editorial execution

Job Summary

  • The Story Desk Editor serves as the hub of the newsroom, combining assignment editor and digital content producer skills to drive daily editorial execution.
  • This role requires leading coverage during breaking news while curating and producing impactful stories for streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
  • TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) match up to 80% of pay, and nine paid holidays per year.

Matching Summary

The Story Desk Editor serves as the hub of the newsroom, combining assignment editor and digital content producer skills to drive daily editorial execution.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, eye care, 401(k) match, PTO, virtual doctor visits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1-3 years local journalism experience
  • Strong news judgment under pressure
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Experience with CMS tools
  • Ability to manage competing priorities

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative solutions-focused mindset
  • Knowledge of social listening tools
  • Creative storytelling with graphics
  • Metrics-driven audience reach improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications
  • 1-3 years of journalism experience
  • Proficiency with newsroom systems and CMS tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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