Story desk 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. WTOL 11, the CBS affiliate in Toledo, Ohio, is evolving how we plan, produce and distribute local journalism—and we’re looking for an evening Story Desk Editor to help lead coverage during the later part of the news cycle. This hybrid role combines the strengths of an assignment editor and a digital content producer, serving as a central hub for afternoon and evening news operations. The Story Desk Editor helps drive editorial decisions during a critical time of day—when breaking news develops, stories are updated and advanced, and content is prepared for both evening newscasts and digital audiences. The Story Desk Editor is part of WTOL 11’s Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces traditional assignment and digital silos. In this evening-focused role, you will help manage coverage as stories evo...