Story Desk Editor

WTOL 11

Toledo, Ohio, US
Base: $20 - $22.25 usd; bonus/equity: not specifie...
On-site
Strong news judgment and editorial decision making
Experience with digital platforms and social media
Ability to work afternoon and evening shifts
This hybrid role combines assignment editing and digital production to lead coverage during the critical afternoon and evening news cycle

Job Summary

  • This hybrid role combines assignment editing and digital production to lead coverage during the critical afternoon and evening news cycle.
  • The position requires managing breaking news updates across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms while ensuring accuracy and urgency.
  • TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) match up to 80%, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

This hybrid role combines assignment editing and digital production to lead coverage during the critical afternoon and evening news cycle.

Salary

Base: $20 - $22.25 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong news judgment and editorial decision making
  • Experience with digital platforms and social media
  • Ability to work afternoon and evening shifts
  • Proficiency in creating vertical video content
  • Familiarity with newsroom systems and CMS tools

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative solutions-oriented mindset
  • Experience with livestream management
  • Creative storytelling with graphics and maps
  • Data-driven audience engagement strategies

Key Requirements

  • 1-3 years of local newsroom or digital production experience
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications
  • Willingness to work afternoon/evening shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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