Story Desk Sr Editor

Job description

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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. WFAA, the TEGNA-owned WFAA affiliate in Dallas , is looking for a Senior Story Desk Editor to help drive our transition to the newsroom of the future. This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer and serves as the hub of the newsroom. As part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces legacy assignment and digital desks, the Senior Story Desk Editor helps plan, produce and curate stories across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms. Senior Story Desk Editors are experienced newsroom leaders who bring advanced editorial judgment, strong digital expertise and a deep understanding of audience behavior and analytics. You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning and identify high-impact stories that serve the co...