Rankings Development Editor/Content Creator

USA TODAY Co.

8d • $24 - $38 • Remote

About The Position

USA TODAY Co., Inc. 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 sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. 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.usatodayco.com
USA TODAY is seeking an energetic Rankings Development Editor/Content Creator who will work with the Strategic Director, Portfolio Businesses, to create and expand our rankings content and drive licensing revenue. We are seeking an early-career editorial professional who wants to spread their wings at a major media brand. The candidate must be a strong writer and researcher, and is comfortable working with data and methodologies from outside research firms. This person will be responsible for communicating with USA TODAY’S research partners. They will be critical to accelerating growth of licensing revenue and ensuring quality and consistency across all published lists.
This is a remote role that can be based anywhere except Alaska and Hawaii.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, data science, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in data-driven reporting or rankings content.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis and survey methodology.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• Fluency in Excel, Sheets and other data-organizing tools.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Good command of AP grammar and style.
• Adhere to Gannett’s Principles of Ethical Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in rankings content and licensing is a plus.
• Experience using social media to promote content and reach new audiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand rankings content in collaboration with the Strategic Director, Portfolio Businesses, and in coordination with the USA TODAY newsroom.
• Vet rankings methodologies and ensure data integrity for all USA TODAY rankings projects.
• Write engaging, accurate rankings articles, adhering to USA TODAY editorial standards.
• Research new rankings opportunities and drive more frequent rankings publications.
• Assist the Strategic Director, Portfolio Businesses, in maintaining key partnership relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level