Story Desk Editor

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing 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.

KTHV 11, the TEGNA‑owned CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, is transforming the way we gather and present news. We’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future.

This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor drives daily editorial execution, curates and produces impactful stories, and ensures our content connects authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

• 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.

• 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 and 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.

TEGNA is reimagining local journalism for the newsroom of the future. With 64 stations across 51 markets, we deliver trusted, fact‑based news that informs, engages, and empowers communities. Our values—Demand the Truth, Work Smarter, Debate Fearlessly, Listen Carefully, and Zero‑Base Every Process—guide everything we do. By joining KTHV 11, you will be part of a company that demands the truth, works smarter, and tells impactful stories that serve our communities every day.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plans, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. The 401(k) program offers full, part‑time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute between 1% and 80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with up to a 4% company match.

All employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions. We also offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

Note:

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply.

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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state…