or apply directly on TEGNA Inc.'s site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 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 Editor at WBIR-TV Knoxville is responsible for writing and distributing breaking news content while curating and scheduling news across various digital platforms. This role involves editing reporter stories, enhancing digital content with creative techniques, and using data to inform editorial decisions. The editor will also manage the podcast calendar and serve as a liaison between the story desk and broadcast producers.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience writing breaking news articles or news articles in AP style
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle live, breaking news situations
- Strong news and editorial judgment
- Knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices
Nice to have
- Ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone
- Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms
- Aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content
- Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, 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 and 12 free therapy sessions annually
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Fast-paced news environment may require working under constant time pressure
- Some benefits may not apply to all employees due to collective bargaining agreements
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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