TV & Streaming Editor

USA TODAY Co. • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $93,000 - $145,313

About The Position

USA TODAY is seeking a TV & Streaming Editor to lead our coverage of television across platforms. This editor will oversee a team of writers and contributors producing TV news, reviews, and enterprising features and profiles. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can deliver content for the USA TODAY audience and help grow that audience. The editor should also have a deep knowledge of the TV landscape, strong industry relationships (both networks and celeb reps), and a passion for storytelling that connects with diverse audiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in TV or entertainment journalism, including editing and team leadership.
• Core knowledge of the television industry, including streaming and network platforms, and audience behavior.
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills.
• Experience working with CMS, SEO, and analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Network of industry contacts and sources.
• Enthusiasm to try new things in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Media and entertainment are changing daily, and we aim to meet the moment.

Responsibilities

• Editorial Leadership: Oversee all TV coverage, including network and streaming, celebrities in the TV space, and how those things interact with larger cultural trends and moments.
• Content Strategy: Develop, shape and execute editorial coverage, identify market trends and audience interests and adapting growth strategy as needed.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor TV writers and contributors, guiding story development and editing copy to ensure high editorial standards. Drive news coverage in the TV & Streaming space, including breaking news moments.
• Trend Spotting: Stay ahead of TV trends, programming shifts, and cultural moments to drive timely and relevant coverage.
• Enterprise Reporting: Commission, secure, and edit in-depth features, profiles, and interviews with actors and industry insiders.
• Cross-Platform Collaboration & Innovation: Work with video, social, and audience teams to optimize content for multiple platforms. Help pilot and test automation and AI tools that can bring our great journalism to a wider audience.
• Network Integration: Liaise with USA TODAY NETWORK outlets to coordinate coverage and amplify key stories.
• Quality Control: Ensure all content meets USA TODAY’s editorial standards for accuracy, tone, and style.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed