Story Desk Editor

About the role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. KYTX-T, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Tyler, is searching for an ambitious Digital Content Producer who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and has an audience-first approach to writing, producing and distributing local news content.

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 the content for digital
• Use creative production or story-packaging techniques, like subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and media (viewer pictures, user-generated content, etc.) to enhance digital stories
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
• Research for facts and 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 supervisor or senior digital producers
• Ensure the newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the station brand across platforms

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field
• 0-1 years of experience writing breaking news articles or writing news articles in AP style
• Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage
• Strong news and editorial judgment, and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Solid knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices
• Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems preferred
• The ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone is preferred
• Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content
• Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva is a plus
• Able to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Understanding of local news and journalism ethics
• Experience with digital platforms and SEO

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to produce high-quality content quickly
• Strong news judgment and storytelling ability
• Experience with digital platforms and SEO

Benefits

Tegna offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• PTO and paid holidays
• Access to wellness programs and resources

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Variations based on business needs.