# Story Desk Editor at TEGNA Inc > Location unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Ategnainc%3A5236252007 (read 2026-11-11). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [TEGNA Inc](https://alderhq.app/companies/tegna-inc) - Location text: KWES-TV Midland-Odessa; KWES-TV Midland-Odessa - Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: KWES-TV Midland-Odessa; KWES-TV Midland-Odessa") - Posted: 2026-09-20 (52 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-11 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/tegnainc/jobs/5236252007?gh_jid=5236252007 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) ### About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. KWES-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Midland - Odessa, Texas, is searching for an Story Desk Editor who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and has an audience-first approach to writing, producing and distributing local news content. Our digital producers monitor digital audience trends to identify and write engaging local news content that broadens our audience. They are responsible for curating quality content and overseeing the audience experience across NewsWest 9's website, mobile, app, streaming and social media platforms. They work as part of the larger content team to break news and tell great stories in a 24/7 news environment. The ideal candidate is an avid news consumer and writes accurate, compelling content with a sense of urgency. Qualified candidates should be strong writers, first, with the ability to write quickly and accurately while tracking multiple streams of information. They should also have solid news judgment and experience producing and copy-editing content for digital platforms. Experience with SEO best practices and audience listening are a big plus. We’re also looking for someone with strong initiative and an inner drive who is ready to learn and grow. Responsibilities: Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms, including website, mobile app, social media and streaming platforms Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure, AP style and optimize the content for digital Use creative production or story-packaging techniques, like subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and media (viewer pictures, user-generated content, etc.) to enhance digital stories Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner Research for facts and credibility Monitor news releases and use social listening to find new content, enterprise stories and make community contacts Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions Ensures podcast recordings have a producer assigned and are properly staffed Schedules and optimizes 24/7 streaming content by becoming familiar with our analytics, audience trends and what content performs best Serve as the liaison between the story desk team and broadcast producers, making sure producers are up to date on new shows, streaming priorities and what content we need to push Ensure the newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the station brand across platforms Requirements BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field 1-3 years of experience writing breaking news articles or writing news articles in AP style Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure and meet deadlines Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage Strong news and editorial judgment, and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism Strong knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems preferred The ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone is preferred Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva is a plus Ability to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Ategnainc%3A5236252007 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.