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Story Desk Manager
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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.
WFAA, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas Fort Worth, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Manager to embrace a leadership role in this transition to the newsroom of the future.
The successful candidate will guide our team of content creators in story discovery and presentation across all platforms. The person in this position will help manage the story development process throughout the day, having experience with the best practices of running an assignment desk and training others to excel at developing local contacts and responding to breaking news. They’ll also be part of a leadership team that oversees the station’s coverage of breaking news, developing stories and enterprise reporting for streaming, online, app, social media and linear television platforms, while maintaining a focus on stories that matter to our community.
The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with a knack for building a team of people who work smarter, not harder, and are as adept at seeking information as they are in presenting those stories in modern and creative ways. The aptitude to identify and pursue stories that are urgent, impactful and newsworthy is important. The ability to respond urgently to breaking news, calmly manage chaos, pivot quickly, solve problems creatively, train a motivated team, and guide a multi-platform newsroom’s content are all desirable for this leader.
Role Summary
As the Story Desk Manager, you will lead 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:
· Oversee daily coverage decisions and reporter assignments to be competitive across platforms with the goal to own the big story daily
· Determine the best format for each story, how it should be presented on different platforms and a reasonable timeline for delivery of those elements
· Look ahead and plan coverage or upcoming news cycles
· Lead regular story check-ins throughout the day
· Maximize audience insights to aid in content choices and improve audience reach
· Ensure competitive, engaging and impactful content for all platforms, including digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming
· Plan coverage of stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening
· With the Story Desk Editors, provide editorial support for MSJs, producers and photojournalists, including reviewing scripts, videos and content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations
· Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
· Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms
Requirements:
What You’ll Bring
· Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or at least 5 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
· Superior news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
· Proven record of success handling breaking news
· Experience managing a team of journalists
· Demonstrated knowledge regarding content desk operations
· Experience helping transform and manage news-gathering systems
· Impeccable organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
· Demonstrated success as both a team leader and a team player
· Effective communication skills
· Familiarity with the market, a plus
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
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:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider 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. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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Reporter/MSJ
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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.
WFAA, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Reporter/MSJ to join our award-winning Dallas newsroom. This journalist will play a key role in delivering high-impact enterprise and breaking news stories for our early and late evening newscasts.
We’re looking for a dynamic storyteller who brings context and depth to the issues affecting North Texas and its diverse communities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who excels at uncovering original stories, developing strong sources, and producing exclusive content across platforms, including WFAA+, our streaming service.
Typical day could include:
• Developing a defined beat, cultivating relationships with sources, and regularly pitching exclusive and hard news enterprise story ideas.
• Digging into public records and using investigative tools to uncover stories that hold people in power accountable.
• Producing visually engaging, impactful stories that go beyond the headlines and resonate with viewers.
• Delivering compelling live reports from the field and in studio with confident storytelling and audience connection.
• Writing expanded digital content that performs across WFAA.com and social media.
• Leveraging social and AI-driven tools to enhance storytelling, engagement, and productivity.
• Contributing original content to WFAA+, with a focus on stories that reflect the complexity and uniqueness of North Texas.
• Shooting, writing, and editing vertical videos for the WFAA app and social platforms.
Requirements:
• Strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and responds quickly to breaking news.
• Live reporting expertise with a confident, engaging presence on air.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to present complex topics in an accessible, relatable way.
• Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to story framing, visuals, and delivery.
• Familiarity with shooting and editing is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and AI tools to support reporting and content production.
• Knowledge of Texas and regional issues is a plus.
If you're a journalist who knows how to break news, go deeper on issues, and tell compelling stories that matter—this is the role for you.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
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:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider 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. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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Apply to TEGNA Inc.
Story Desk Sr Editor
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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.
WFAA, the TEGNA-owned WFAA affiliate in Dallas, is looking for a Senior Story Desk Editor to help drive our transition to the newsroom of the future.
This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer and serves as the hub of the newsroom. As part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces legacy assignment and digital desks, the Senior Story Desk Editor helps plan, produce and curate stories across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.
Senior Story Desk Editors are experienced newsroom leaders who bring advanced editorial judgment, strong digital expertise and a deep understanding of audience behavior and analytics. You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning and identify high-impact stories that serve the community.
This is a senior role on the story desk, working alongside Story Desk Editors to help drive daily coverage. While the role brings added expertise and leadership on the desk, it is not a people management position.
At TEGNA, we are committed to our core values: We Win, We Work Smarter, We Demand the Truth and We Do the Right Thing. These values guide how we serve our audiences and communities.
Responsibilities:
• Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
• Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community using editorial judgment, audience insights and social listening
• Create, edit and optimize content across platforms including websites, mobile apps, streaming products and social platforms
• Use analytics and performance data to inform editorial decisions and adjust coverage strategies in real time
• Identify enterprise story opportunities through sourcing and local expertise that result in exclusive or high-impact stories
• Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers and photojournalists
• Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, fairness and digital best practices
• Enhance storytelling with graphics, video and audience-submitted content
• Step in to support daypart editorial leadership when needed to maintain seamless newsroom operations
• Assist with training and onboarding of Story Desk Editors as needed
• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards across all platforms
Requirements:
• 5+ years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, assignment desk or similar role
• Strong digital storytelling skills and experience publishing across multiple platforms
• Experience using audience analytics tools and performance dashboards
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience with newsroom systems and digital publishing tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• 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. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
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:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider 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. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Ready to apply?
Apply to TEGNA Inc.