Story Desk Manager

KHOU-TV Houston. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Story Desk Manager leads the Story Management Desk to plan, produce, and curate stories across all platforms. This role guides content creators in story discovery and manages the story development process throughout the day.

What you will do

Oversee daily coverage decisions and reporter assignments
Determine the best format and timeline for story delivery across platforms
Plan coverage for upcoming news cycles
Lead regular story check-ins throughout the day
Maximize audience insights to aid in content choices
Ensure engaging content for website, mobile app, and streaming
Plan coverage of community stories using editorial judgment and social listening
Provide editorial support for MSJs, producers and photojournalists
Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news
Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or at least 5 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
Superior news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
Proven record of success handling breaking news
Experience managing a team of journalists
Demonstrated knowledge regarding content desk operations
Experience helping transform and manage news-gathering systems
Impeccable organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
Demonstrated success as both a team leader and a team player
Effective communication skills

Nice to have

Familiarity with the market

Benefits

Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program with up to 100% match on the first 4% of pay
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. provides local news and services across 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets. KHOU is a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Houston, Texas.