Freelance Story Desk Editor

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Freelance
Junior
Technical Writing and Documentation
TEGNA

TEGNA

TEGNA is a leading media company in the U.S. with a strong focus on serving communities through empowering stories, impactful investigations, and innovative marketing services. With 64 television stations in 51 markets, TEGNA reaches a significant port...

Media
5K-10K
Founded 2015

Description

  • Gather news during breaking events and communicate coverage plans clearly across the newsroom.
  • Identify and plan stories that matter to the community using editorial judgment and social listening.
  • Create and edit content for digital platforms including the 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 ethics.
  • Enhance storytelling with graphics, video, and audience-submitted content.
  • Use audience and performance metrics to inform coverage decisions and improve 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.
  • Knowledge of digital analytics platforms such as Google Analytics and Google Data Studio is a plus.
  • Strong 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 multiple 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 needed for vacation and breaking news coverage.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $33-$35 USD per hour.
  • Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full- and part-time employees.
  • Dental and vision coverage, plus fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with employee contributions from 1% to 80% of pay and a 100% company match on the first 4% of pay, vested from day one.
  • Nine free virtual doctor appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • Nine paid holidays per year.

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