Story Desk Sr Editor

WFAA

Dallas, TX, US
Not specified; benefits: medical, dental, eye care...
On-site
5+ years local newsroom experience
Multi-platform digital storytelling skills
Audience analytics and performance dashboards
This hybrid role serves as the hub of the newsroom, combining assignment editor and digital content producer skills to plan and curate stories across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms

Job Summary

  • This hybrid role serves as the hub of the newsroom, combining assignment editor and digital content producer skills to plan and curate stories across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
  • The Senior Story Desk Editor leads coverage during breaking news, identifies high-impact community stories using editorial judgment and analytics, and guides newsroom logistics for producers and photojournalists.
  • TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) with up to 80% contribution eligibility and company match, plus nine paid holidays and free virtual health services.

Matching Summary

This hybrid role serves as the hub of the newsroom, combining assignment editor and digital content producer skills to plan and curate stories across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, eye care, 401(k) match, PTO, 9 paid holidays, Teladoc, Spring Health

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years local newsroom experience
  • Multi-platform digital storytelling skills
  • Audience analytics and performance dashboards
  • Fast editorial decision making under pressure
  • AP style and journalistic standards expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience training new Story Desk Editors
  • Strong collaborative mindset in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to support daypart editorial leadership
  • Deep understanding of social listening tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications
  • 5+ years of journalism experience in local newsroom
  • Experience with newsroom systems and digital publishing tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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