Summary of the National Story Desk Editor (Digital Content Producer) job at TEGNA Inc.

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 people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

 

 

Want the opportunity to produce great digital content that's seen from coast to coast?

 

TEGNA is looking for a news-hungry, social-savvy, data-driven Story Desk Editor to join our Central News Desk, which publishes national and trending content for TEGNA's 51 markets.

We're looking for an experienced digital journalist with at least two years of professional experience writing and publishing digital news content for a local or national news organization. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with a mobile-first mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment and has a proven ability to make smart editorial decisions under deadline.

The Story Desk Editor will maintain the top stories of the day while creating and curating compelling, shareable content for TEGNA stations nationwide. This person must react quickly to breaking news, identify emerging trends, and actively support the content needs of stations across the company. We're looking for someone who proactively pitches story ideas, collaborates well with others, and is passionate about delivering timely, accurate journalism. This role also provides editorial support to local stations during breaking news coverage.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience writing and publishing digital news content for a local or national news organization. You must also be based in a TEGNA market.

 

$26.44 - $31.25 USD

Benefits: 

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 askhr@tegna.com 

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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.