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
Story Desk Editor (hybrid assignment editor and digital content producer)
Builds
Daily news coverage, digital content, and multi-platform story planning
Domain
Local news media
Required skills
news judgment, fast editorial decision-making, writing, CMS tools, newsroom systems, social listening, metrics analysis
Preferred skills
creative storytelling elements, collaboration with MSJs and photojournalists
Responsibilities
Lead coverage during breaking news, plan and curate stories, create and edit digital content, guide newsroom logistics, edit reporter content for accuracy and style, enhance storytelling with creative elements, use metrics to inform coverage
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC