Description
WMAZ-TV Macon, an ABC affiliate owned by TEGNA, is seeking a Story Desk Editor to join their newsroom team.
As a Story Desk Editor, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks. The SMD model ensures a single, streamlined workflow for planning, producing and curating stories across platforms.
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
Requirements:
- 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production (including collegiate experience)
- 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
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) program with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Access to Teladoc and Spring Health services