Story Desk Editor
KIII-TV Corpus Christi · 3-5 years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 6, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3-5 years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- KIII-TV Corpus Christi
About the role
- KIII the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, TX, is looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace the transition to the newsroom of the future.
- This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom.
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
Requirements
- 3-5 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
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with a 100% company match up to the first 4% of pay
- Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year
Workplace
- This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer
Skills
- AP Style
- CMS
