Weeklies and Special Projects Editor

USA TODAY Co.

15d • $50,500 - $78,906 • 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. The USA TODAY NETWORK seeks a versatile, organized editor to oversee weekly Iowa and the Farm Forum publication. This editor will be responsible for planning, editing and producing six Iowa weekly newspapers and the Farm Forum, a South Dakota-based agricultural publication. The successful candidate will ensure the consistent quality and performance of these products while providing editing support within the Des Moines newsroom and assisting with major coverage initiatives such as the Iowa State Fair, elections and other high-volume projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong news judgment and editing skills.
• Excellent copy editing and headline writing abilities.
• Experience planning, curating and packaging content.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and publications simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and audience-focused journalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple newsrooms and teams.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

Nice To Haves

• Iowa based candidates are a plus.
• Experience in local journalism is preferred.
• Experience editing community, agricultural or weekly newspapers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planning, editing and producing six Iowa weekly newspapers and the Farm Forum.
• Ensuring the consistent quality and performance of these products.
• Providing editing support within the Des Moines newsroom.
• Assisting with major coverage initiatives such as the Iowa State Fair, elections and other high-volume projects.

Benefits

• The annualized base salary for this role will range between $50,500 and $78,906.
• Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience.
• Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
• USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.
• USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree