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Freelance Story Desk Editor

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Wusa-tv, WA
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Responsibilities

  • News gathering during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance, and communicate coverage plans clearly across the newsroom
  • 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
  • Knowledge of using digital analytics platforms like Google Analytics and Google Data Studio to make coverage decisions a plus
  • Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources within strict deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays, as warranted by vacations/breaking news coverage
  • Pay Range
  • $33 - $35 USD

Benefits

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.EEO statement :Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible schedule

Additional Information

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. As a freelance 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. You will assist with coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms. This position requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant and engaging stories that serve the community. This position is for weeknights and weekend nights.

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