Editor, News Desk, USA TODAY

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

79d • $53,000 - $82,813

About The Position

USA TODAY is seeking a sharp, fast-moving editor to join our News Desk — the newsroom’s primary editing hub and first-response team for breaking news. If you thrive in high-pressure situations and want to be at the center of the nation’s biggest stories, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• Has exceptional line editing and writing skills.
• Brings strong news judgment and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with reporters and editors across the newsroom.
• Has experience covering major breaking news and understands how to balance speed with accuracy and ethics.
• Can confidently direct coverage and guide reporters of varying experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first responder to breaking news, working closely with reporters to deliver fast, accurate, and audience-focused coverage.
• Edit stories for grammar, style, clarity, SEO, and engagement — ensuring every piece meets USA TODAY’s high standards.
• Collaborate across teams to shape coverage on a wide range of topics, from politics and celebrity news to wellness and personal finance.
• Take the lead on developing stories, making smart editorial decisions independently, and pivoting quickly as priorities shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees