Deputy Investigations and Storytelling Editor
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and seasoned journalist to join our team as a Deputy Investigations and Storytelling Editor at USA TODAY. This role calls for an individual with a proven history of crafting sophisticated narratives and a knack for chasing the best stories. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated track record of leading big projects and elevating accountability journalism even during relentless breaking news. Through collaboration and creativity, guide reporters’ immersive reporting through keenly observed moments, and exceptional writing and embracing nonlinear story formats and artificial intelligence. This editor thinks first about the story and then finds the right mechanism and liaises with the newsroom to elevate it. Additionally, this editor must drive accountability reporting with rigor, precision, accuracy and an urgency to connect with the audience. This role is pivotal in driving our most ambitious journalism projects, focusing on delivering groundbreaking stories that resonate with a wide and diverse audience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience across multiple storytelling platforms.
- At least 5 years of experience in newsroom leadership.
- Expertise in narrative storytelling and elevating stories with a curiosity for integrating AI tools to aid the journalistic process.
- Strong leadership, innovation, and goal achievement skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency in project management and audience metrics analysis.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Executive Editor for Investigations and Storytelling and the Managing Editor for Investigations and data to set strategic goals and vision for investigative journalism.
- Lead and mentor a team of reporters to produce high-quality accountability and narrative journalism.
- Craft compelling narratives using character development, scene setting, and story arcs.
- Ensure the highest journalistic standards across digital and print platforms, supporting the First Amendment.
- Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and excellence within the team.
- Work closely with editors and reporters across USA TODAY and the USA TODAY NETWORK to produce impactful journalism.
- Analyze audience metrics to inform and refine storytelling strategies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
