TEGNA Seeks Story Desk Editor in Davenport, Iowa, to Transform Local News Coverage
TEGNA Inc., a media company operating 64 television stations across 51 U.S. markets, is actively recruiting a Story Desk Editor in Davenport, Iowa. This hybrid role is central to TEGNA's initiative to transform local news gathering and presentation, serving as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk replacing traditional assignment and digital desks to streamline workflows for planning, producing, and curating stories across various platforms. Responsibilities include leading coverage during breaking news, shaping daily story planning, and curating content for streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms. The position demands strong news judgment, excellent writing skills, and the ability to make quick, sound editorial decisions under pressure, collaborating with multimedia journalists (MSJs), producers, and photojournalists to deliver accurate and engaging stories.
