TEGNA is hiring: Story Desk Editor in Sacramento

Story Desk Editor – KXTV (Sacramento, CA)

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 KXTV
KXTV, the TEGNA‑owned affiliate in Sacramento, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and 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. 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.

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 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.

Pay Range
$24.02—$26.44 USD per hour.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, 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 pay with up to 4% matched and 100% vested immediately. All employees receive nine free virtual doctor appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions. TEGNA offers a generous paid time off benefit and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits may differ accordingly.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We handle applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected basis. TEGNA will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. For accommodations, email askhr@tegna.com.

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Become part of a team that builds a sustainable future for local news. Apply today.