Story Desk Editor
Core
Lead the unified Story Management Desk (SMD) to oversee daily coverage decisions, reporter assignments, and multi-platform story presentation for a local news station.
Role type
Senior IC newsroom operations manager (story desk)
Builds
Daily news coverage across TV, streaming, mobile app, website, and social media
Domain
Local news media / Broadcast journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Breaking news management, team leadership, editorial judgment, content desk operations, newsroom transformation, multi-platform content strategy, AP style compliance, crisis communication
Preferred skills
Market familiarity, digital production experience, enterprise reporting
Technologies
CMS, social listening tools, streaming platforms, mobile app management
Responsibilities
Oversee daily coverage decisions and reporter assignments; Determine story formats and delivery timelines for various platforms; Plan upcoming news cycles and coverage; Lead story check-ins and maximize audience insights; Provide editorial support for scripts and content; Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
