Story Desk Editor
Core
Hub of the newsroom driving daily editorial execution, curating and producing impactful stories across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Story Desk Editor (Assignment Editor + Digital Content Producer)
Builds
Daily news coverage, curated content, and engaging stories for web, mobile, streaming, and broadcast.
Domain
Local news media / Journalism
Required skills
News judgment, fast editorial decision-making, excellent writing, newsroom systems/CMS proficiency, story planning, content editing (accuracy/AP style), logistics coordination, metrics analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with graphics/video integration, audience-submitted content curation
Technologies
CMS tools, newsroom systems
Responsibilities
Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news; Identify and plan stories using editorial judgment and social listening; Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms; Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists; Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, and ethical considerations; Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience), hands-on IC