Editor, News Desk

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

80d • $53,000 - $82,813

About The Position

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

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.

Benefits

• Remote position available in all states except Alaska and Hawaii.
• Opportunity to work from bureau offices in Washington, D.C., or New York City.
• Night and weekend shifts required based on news events and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees