Story Desk Editor
About the role
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. The TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate, WCSH 6, in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Story Desk Editor to join their team. This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency, and balance.
Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening.
Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app, and streaming.
Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists.
Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness, and ethical considerations.
Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.).
Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach.
Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed.
Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms.
What You’ll Bring
1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role.
Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure.
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly.
Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools.
Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience.
Pay Range
$24.04—$26.44 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
Access to virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
PTO and paid holidays.
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is committed to equal opportunity employment and considers 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.