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TEGNA Inc.

Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc. · WCNC-TV Charlotte

Posted 16 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
16 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 WCNC-TV Charlotte plays a crucial role in the newsroom by combining the responsibilities of an assignment editor and a digital content producer. This position involves leading coverage during breaking news, planning and curating impactful stories, and collaborating with various newsroom staff to ensure content is engaging and accurate across multiple platforms. The role requires strong editorial judgment and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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

  • 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, CMS tools
  • Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment

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

  • The role involves a hybrid of responsibilities that may require adaptability to new workflows and technologies.
  • No specific mention of the tools or technologies used in the newsroom, which could impact the learning curve for new hires.

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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