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TEGNA

Local news broadcaster with multiple stations

Story Desk Editor

News Reporting & Digital JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USA$19.24 - $26.45In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in journalism or communications, or equivalent experience in the field.
  • One to three years of experience writing breaking news articles or news articles in Associated Press style.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under constant time pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage.
  • Strong news and editorial judgment, and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
  • Strong knowledge of Associated Press style, copy editing, and search engine optimization best practices.
  • Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
  • An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content.
  • Ability to work various shifts, including mornings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content.
  • Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms, including the website, mobile app, social media, and streaming platforms.
  • Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, and structure; apply Associated Press style; and optimize content for digital platforms.
  • Use creative production or story-packaging techniques, such as subheads, hyperlinks, graphics, and media including viewer pictures and user-generated content, to enhance digital stories.
  • Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
  • Research facts and credibility.
  • Monitor news releases and use social listening to find new content and enterprise stories and make community contacts.
  • Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions.
  • Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or senior digital producers.
  • Ensure the newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the station brand across platforms.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with content management systems, photo-editing systems, and video-editing systems is preferred.
  • The ability to write in an exciting, captivating, and conversational tone is preferred.
  • Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus.
  • Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Canva is a plus.

About the Company

TEGNA

Local news broadcaster with multiple stations

TEGNA provides local news and advertising services. It operates 64 TV stations across 51 U.S. markets and distributes content via web, mobile apps, streaming, and traditional TV. Each station offers live and on-demand news, weather, and sports through Roku and Amazon Fire TV apps. TEGNA produces trusted news content and civic stories, while supporting local businesses with advertising solutions across television, digital, and OTT through Premion. The company differentiates itself by owning top network affiliates in major markets, operating multicast networks (True Crime Network, Twist, Quest), and offering cross-platform local news and targeted advertising to reach local audiences. Its goal is to help communities thrive by delivering truthful reporting and providing sustainable, community-focused media services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
2017

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