Story Desk Editor

About the role

WOI-TV, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Des Moines, is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join our dynamic newsroom. This position requires an individual who is passionate about local news and eager to produce high-quality content for our digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content.
• Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms, including website, mobile app, social media and streaming platforms.
• Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure, AP style and optimize content for digital.
• Use creative production or story-packaging techniques, including subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and media (viewer photos, user-generated content, etc.) to enhance digital stories.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
• Research and verify facts to ensure credibility.
• Monitor news releases and use social listening to find new content, enterprise stories and make community contacts.
• Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions.
• Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or senior digital producers.
• Ensure the newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the station brand across all platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work under constant deadline pressure.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage.
• Strong news judgment, editorial judgment and understanding of professional journalism standards.
• Strong knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices.
• Experience with CMS platforms and photo/video editing systems preferred.
• Aptitude for creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, X and Facebook.
• Knowledge of digital analytics and how to apply audience insights is a plus.
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Canva is a plus.
• Able to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. These include medical, dental and vision coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) program with a company match, and free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health. Additionally, we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect certain benefits.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We are dedicated to hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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.