Sacramento, California, United States · Hybrid
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Editorial Judgment, Digital Content Production, Newsroom Management, AP Style, Social Listening
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$31/hr–$36/hr
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Programmatic Trading, Campaign Management, Data Analysis, Performance Analytics, Excel
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Broadcast directing, Production automation, Manual switching, Non-linear editing, Content management systems
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Digital Media Sales, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Consultative Selling, Market Research
Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: News Anchoring, Broadcast Reporting, Video Shooting, Video Editing, Storytelling
Hartford, Connecticut, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: News Production, Editorial Leadership, Mentoring, Copy Editing, Recruiting
Tampa, Florida, United States · Hybrid
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Account Management, Campaign Implementation, Customer Service, Digital Advertising, Broadcasting
Sacramento, California, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Storytelling, News producing, Digital content creation, Social media management, Journalistic judgement
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Storytelling, News Production, Journalistic Judgement, Digital Content Creation, Social Media Management
Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Storytelling, News Production, Journalistic Judgement, Digital Content Creation, Social Media Management
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$25/hr
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Storytelling, News Production, Journalistic Judgement, Communication Skills, Social Media
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: News Planning, Digital Content Creation, Social Media Management, Breaking News Coordination, Editorial Guidance
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: News Judgment, Editorial Decision Making, Breaking News Management, Team Leadership, Digital Strategy
Hartford, Connecticut, United States · Hybrid
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Organizational Skills, Communication, Schedule Management, Expense Reporting, Event Planning
Boise, Idaho, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: News Production, Storytelling, Investigative Journalism, Editorial Leadership, Digital Content Creation
Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$22/hr
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Video editing, Photography, Brand management, CUEZ, Edius
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Newsroom Leadership, Editorial Oversight, Content Creation, Mentoring, Script Review
Memphis, Tennessee, United States · On-site
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Meteorological Forecasting, Weather Graphics Preparation, Field Reporting, Severe Weather Coverage, Team Leadership
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$30/hr
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Broadcast Directing, Production Automation, Manual Switching, Studio Operations, Audio Mixing
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$140k/yr
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
Skills: Product Management, CTV Monetization, AVOD, Backlog Prioritization, Agile Scrum
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The Story Desk Editor leads daily editorial execution and manages newsroom coverage during breaking news across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms. They are responsible for curating impactful stories and collaborating with journalists and producers to ensure accurate and engaging community content.
Candidates need 1-3 years of journalism or digital production experience and a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent. Strong news judgment, excellent writing skills, and proficiency with CMS tools are required.
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KXTV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Sacramento, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future.
This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor drives daily editorial execution, curates and produces impactful stories, and ensures our content connects authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.
Role Summary
As a Story Desk Editor, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks. The SMD model ensures a single, streamlined workflow for planning, producing and curating stories across platforms.
You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms. This position requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant and engaging stories that serve the community.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
• Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening
• Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming,
• Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists
• Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations
• Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.)
• Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
• Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed
• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms
Requirements:
• 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly
• Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools
• Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 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.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
At TEGNA Inc., our mission is clear: We help people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people on an average monthly basis across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. Each TEGNA station has Roku and Amazon Fire TV apps, offering live and on-demand news, weather and sports coverage. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, act as an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards. In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values: We demand the truth. We work smarter. We do the right thing. We win. We offer innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, our OTT advertising service.
Offices: 8401 Greensboro Dr, McLean, Virginia 22102, US
At TEGNA Inc., our mission is clear: We help people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people on an average monthly basis across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. Each TEGNA station has Roku and Amazon Fire TV apps, offering live and on-demand news, weather and sports coverage. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, act as an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards. In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values: We demand the truth. We work smarter. We do the right thing. We win. We offer innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, our OTT advertising service.
Offices: 8401 Greensboro Dr, McLean, Virginia 22102, US
