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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days TEGNA Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of TEGNA Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at TEGNA Inc.
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 322 open
- Hiring momentum
- 467 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from TEGNA Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for TEGNA Inc..
About this role
The Story Desk Manager at KING 5 in Seattle will lead the newsroom's Story Management Desk, overseeing daily news coverage across various platforms including streaming, digital, social media, and linear television. This role involves guiding content creators in story development, managing breaking news, and ensuring timely updates and effective presentation of stories. The manager will also utilize audience insights to inform coverage decisions and uphold journalistic standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of TEGNA Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, or at least 7 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production or related role
- Superior news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
- Proven success handling breaking news and developing coverage across platforms
- Experience managing or leading journalists in a fast-paced newsroom
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital and newsroom operations
- Strong understanding of digital publishing, streaming and linear news production and how audiences consume news across platforms
Nice to have
- Familiarity with the local market
What you get
- Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
Worth weighing
- Pay range is specified as $100,000 - $120,000 USD
- Some benefits may not apply to all employees due to collective bargaining agreements
- The role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced environment, which may be challenging for some candidates
Summarised from TEGNA Inc.'s posting. Read the full original.
Listed by TEGNA Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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