Story Desk Editor

Job Summary

As a Story Desk Editor at WTSP-TV Tampa, you will play a critical role in shaping the daily editorial execution of our newsroom. You will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that oversees 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, 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

Benefits:

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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions