Story Desk Editor (Digital)

WMAZ-TV Macon. Posted 8 days ago

The role

The Story Desk Editor drives daily editorial execution and curates stories for streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms. This role combines assignment editor and digital content producer skills within the Story Management Desk.

What you will do

Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news
Identify and plan stories using editorial judgment and social listening
Create and edit engaging content for 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 graphics, video, and audience-submitted content
Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
Support newsroom operations and coverage planning
Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values

Required qualifications

1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production (including collegiate experience)
Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
Excellent writing skills
Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools
Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

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 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. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing local news and services. WMAZ is the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in MACON, GA.