Story Desk Editor Job at TEGNA in Hartford

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.

About WTIC

WTIC, the TEGNA‑owned FOX affiliate in Hartford/New Haven, 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.

Role Summary

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. You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance. Includes confirming information on a rolling basis, writing web copy, push alerts, and social distribution.
• Identify, plan, and produce content that matters most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening, including daily web stories, social posts, and video content.
• 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, strong 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.
• Strong interest in emerging digital tools and platforms, including social media, video production, and streaming.
• 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. Medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. 401(k) program with full, part‑time and temporary employees ability to contribute 1%‑80% of pay on a pre‑tax basis, with up to 4% matched. Remote care: all employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

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.