Story Desk Manager

We are seeking a Story Desk Manager to lead the newsroom's Story Management Desk and oversee daily news coverage across streaming, digital, social, and linear platforms at WBIR-TV Knoxville, a TEGNA-owned affiliate.

The successful candidate will guide our team of content creators in story development and presentation across all platforms, manage coverage throughout the day, and coach others to excel at developing local contacts, responding to breaking news, and delivering timely updates to our audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily coverage decisions and reporter assignments
• Determine the best format and platform for each story
• Ensure breaking and developing stories are published quickly and updated continuously
• Identify opportunities for live and continuous streaming coverage
• Ensure stories are presented effectively for each platform
• Look ahead and plan coverage for upcoming events and news cycles
• Lead regular story check-ins and adjust coverage as needed
• Use audience insights and analytics to inform coverage decisions
• Provide editorial guidance to ensure content accuracy and fairness
• Uphold TEGNA's journalistic standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications
• 3-5 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom or related role
• Superior news judgment and ability to make fast editorial decisions
• Proven success handling breaking news and developing coverage
• Experience managing journalists in a fast-paced newsroom
• Knowledge of digital and newsroom operations
• Strong understanding of digital publishing and linear news production
• Experience using audience data to inform coverage decisions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions