The Senior Manager, Special Projects is a strategic leader responsible for driving innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and the successful execution of high-impact initiatives. This role directly oversees a team of editors and multi-platform content creators—including freelance contributors—ensuring alignment with audience growth (on and off platform), revenue, and audience goals across multiple verticals (e.g., USA TODAY Pets, USA TODAY Grocery) and may expand to additional verticals as organizational priorities evolve. The Senior Manager is accountable for developing and executing strategies, managing direct reports, and serving as a cross-functional connective force. This position reports to the VP, Integrated Initiatives & Innovation. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.