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TEGNA · 1 day ago

Digital Producer/Assignments

Portland, ME

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Story Desk Editor to lead editorial execution, curate impactful stories, and ensure content connects authentically with audiences across various platforms.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance

Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening

Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming

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

Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.)

Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach

Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed

Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms

Qualification

Journalism experienceNews judgmentWriting skillsCMS toolsEditorial supportOrganizational skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role

Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure

Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly

Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools

Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

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.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Company

TEGNA

Glassdoor3.7

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tegna.com

H1B Sponsorship

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