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 and curated content for web, mobile app, streaming, and broadcast
Domain
Local news and journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
news judgment, fast editorial decision-making, writing, newsroom systems/CMS, managing competing priorities, collaborative mindset
Preferred skills
social listening, creative storytelling elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content), data-driven coverage planning
Technologies
CMS tools, newsroom systems
Responsibilities
Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, 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, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations, Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
Seniority
Mid-level (1–3 years experience)
