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Story Desk Editor

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At a Glance

Location
WWL WUPL-TV New Orleans
Experience
1–3 years
Posted
2026-06-26T17:49:27-04:00

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, men

Requirements

Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools

Compensation & 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.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

Responsibilities

, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks.

You will collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant and engaging stories that serve the community.

Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists

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

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

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

About the Company

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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.

WWL-TV

, the

TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate

in

New Orleans