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About TEGNA

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

About TEGNA

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WTIC FOX 61 is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor with strong editorial judgment, a passion for breaking news and a commitment to impactful journalism. In this pivotal role, you’ll help drive the daily execution of our editorial strategy across all platforms by identifying stories that matter most to our community. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of newsrooms. You’re organized, decisive, and relentless in the pursuit of strong content. You know how to lead during breaking news, have a keen sense of what’s meaningful to the audience and thrive on tight deadlines. You’ll work closely with MSJs, producers, photographers and our digital team — ensuring we’re covering the most relevant stories while maintaining accuracy, urgency and balance.

Responsibilities

• React quickly to breaking news and communicate plan to staff
• Assist with story planning, including identifying big stories and coverage opportunities
• Provide editorial guidance and manage logistics to execute daily newsroom content
• Use multiple social media platforms to identify stories.
• Search and locate criminal and civil document systems to be distributed to all producers
• Discover and produce unique, local and engaging content
• Perform basic digital producing during a major breaking news event
• Assist with various coverage planning and step in as needed to support newsroom operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assignment manager or News Director

Requirements

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.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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