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Develops and executes consumer growth strategies to increase audience engagement and revenue across national products. | Requires 5+ years in B2C marketing, digital marketing expertise, data-driven decision-making skills, and experience with marketing campaigns. | |Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| 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 The Consumer Growth Strategist – National Products is an individual contributor role responsible for accelerating audience growth, engagement, and monetization across USA TODAY Co.’s national product portfolio. This role is a key partner in identifying new opportunities for consumer revenue through the repurposing of national content. Reporting to the National Consumer Strategy Director, this role drives cross-functional initiatives that align editorial priorities, product development, and consumer revenue strategies. Leveraging data insights, lifecycle marketing, and experimentation, the Growth Strategist translates strategy into execution, optimizing consumer journeys, launching high-impact initiatives, and delivering measurable business results. This is an opportunity for a growth-minded strategist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of national content-based strategies. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in executing B2C marketing initiatives, we invite you to be part of a team that is shaping the future of USA TODAY Co. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute consumer growth strategies across USA TODAY Co.’s national product portfolio, driving audience growth, engagement, and consumer revenue through audience segmentation, lifecycle marketing, personalization, and data-informed experimentation. • Working directly with the National Consumer Strategy Director to translate strategic priorities into high-impact initiatives, ensuring alignment across editorial, product, marketing, and revenue teams. • Collaborate with editorial leaders to align marketing strategies with content priorities, optimizing consumer journeys and maximizing the reach and monetization of national content. • Work with product and pricing partners to inform the development, optimization, and go-to-market strategy for consumer offerings, embedding revenue impact into growth initiatives. • Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns from concept through launch, including channel strategy, creative direction, and performance optimization. • Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators, including engagement, conversion, CPA, ROI, and B2C revenue metrics, and apply insights to continuously improve performance. • Own a disciplined test-and-learn approach, using experimentation and analytics to refine strategies and scale what works. • Partner with creative, analytics, consumer journey, brand, and activation teams to ensure initiatives are executed effectively and deliver measurable results. • Stay current on media trends, audience behavior, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy and identify new growth opportunities. • Manage priorities and resources effectively to achieve team goals. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance performance, as well as a commitment to continuous learning and adapting to emerging technologies. • 5+ years of experience in B2C marketing, brand management, or related roles. • Strong knowledge of consumer marketing and digital marketing trends. • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. • Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making. • Knowledge of branding principles and best practices. • Experience with market research and data analytics tools. • Excellent people skills; ability to build relationships, navigate cross-functional teams and internal/external resources. • Comfortable working in matrixed environments. #LI-REMOTE #LI-NR2 The annualized base salary for this role will range between $85,000 and $90,000. 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. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, 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. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

Lead NFL coverage, manage a team of writers, develop content plans, and grow audience engagement across platforms. | Minimum 10 years of sports journalism experience, NFL knowledge, team management skills, and familiarity with digital analytics and SEO. | Job Description Posted Monday, November 3, 2025, 1:00 AM |Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| 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 NFL Editor, USA TODAY Sports Network The USA TODAY Sports Network is seeking a dynamic and collaborative NFL Editor to lead coverage of professional American football for the nation’s largest media organization. This role is central to our mission of delivering smart, engaging, and timely journalism across platforms. The editor will oversee a team of national writers, coordinate breaking news coverage and drive enterprise reporting and features that resonate with NFL fans year-round. This role is fully remote from any state except for Alaska and Hawaii and ideal for a high-performing people manager with a knack for anticipating audience needs and coaching reporters to grow readership through breaking news, relentless ideation and exceptional planning. The ability to use modern metrics, including Parse.ly, to track readership growth is required. Comfort articulating content plans to other departments and Gannett properties is a must.The editor will play a leading role in capitalizing on NFL coverage across the network, which includes more than 250 local sites in addition to USA TODAY. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of journalism experience, including managing large teams with ambitious goals. Responsibilities: • Editorial Leadership:Direct coverage across the NFL desk, including breaking news, features, columns and tentpole planning, including the Super Bowl and NFL draft. Foster a collaborative environment across the network. • Content Strategy: Establish the editorial vision for NFL coverage in theUSA TODAY Sports Network, ensuring it drives conversation forward, moves with urgency and reflects the major issues facing the country’s biggest professional sports league. • Planning & Execution:Lead daily editorial meetings, define KPIs, and manage workflows for tentpole events (e.g., Super Bowl, Draft, NFL Combine). Develop long-term content plans and ensure transparency in processes. • Team Development: Mentor writers, identify talent and help expand roles for key contributors. Hire and onboard new staff as needed.Coach writers create compelling content that goes beyond the box score, applying judgment as a journalist to ensure accuracy, clarity and high standards. • Audience Growth:Use SEO, analytics, and optimization techniques to grow readership and engagement. Collaborate with monetization and innovation teams to align editorial goals with business objectives. • Cross-Platform Coordination:Work with video, podcast, and social teams to amplify NFL content. Ensure stories are distributed effectively across USA TODAY platforms. • Continuously learn and implement new techniques to enhance reporting efficiency and meet or exceed productivity expectations. • Maintain Gannett’s high standard of journalistic integrity and ethical reporting. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of journalistic principles and practices and a working knowledge of media law. Qualifications: • Minimum 10 years of experience in sports journalism, with a strong background in NFL coverage. • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field. Equivalent work experience is welcomed. • Proven leadership in managing cross-functional editorial teams and coordinating large-scale coverage. • Deep understanding of the NFL, its culture and its audience. • Strong writing, editing and news judgment skills. • Experience with digital publishing tools, analytics platforms and SEO best practices. • Ability to work nights, weekends and during high-volume newscycles. • Strong understanding of journalistic principles and practices. • Excellent working knowledge of relevant media law and adherence to the Editors’ Code of Conduct are vital to fulfilling the functions of the role. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines. • A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement. • Be the ultimate team player. Preferred Skills: • Familiarity with USA TODAY Network workflows and collaborative newsroom culture. • Comfort with video and podcast production workflows. • Creativity and innovation, with a willingness to experiment with new approaches and techniques. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • A collaborative and supportive team environment. • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities. • The chance to be at the forefront of the evolving media landscape. Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: • Your resume – one to two pages. • A cover letter that highlights your journalism experience and knowledge of NFL and outlines how you would approach the job. • A portfolio of writing samples. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 #LI-Remote The annualized base salary for this role will range between $103,000 and $160,938. 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. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, 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. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission. Job Details Job Family Media Job Function Content Production Pay Type Salary Education Level Equivalent Experience

Maintain and expand rankings content, vet methodologies, and ensure data integrity for USA TODAY rankings projects. | Minimum 3 years in data-driven reporting or rankings, proficiency in data analysis tools, strong writing skills, and experience with content management systems. | |Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| 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. 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. 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. • Previous experience in rankings content and licensing is a plus. • Experience using social media to promote content and reach new audiences is a plus. • Adhere to Gannett’s Principles of Ethical Conduct. Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: 1. Your resume – one to two pages. 2. A cover letter outlining how you would approach the role. 3. Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 The hourly rate for this role will range between $24.28 and $37.94. 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. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, 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. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

Monitor and advise on USA TODAY Co.'s messaging portfolio, analyze data to improve engagement, and coach newsroom staff on best practices for messaging platforms. | Requires journalism experience, 7+ years in digital media, 3-5 years in analytics, and expertise in email newsletters and messaging platforms. | |Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| 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 Messaging Content Strategy Analyst USA TODAY Co. is looking for a high-energy, audience-focused content strategist with journalism experience (required) to monitor and advise on the performance and innovation of the USA TODAY Co.’s messaging portfolio – focusing primarily on email newsletters, and also advising on SMS and other messaging platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about preserving the future of local news through innovative storytelling and engagement experiences. This role is right for you if you’re constantly monitoring the latest trends in social media, messaging and emerging platforms and love to experiment and innovate. In addition to leading our email newsletter and SMS strategies, this role will also give you the opportunity to make an impact on newsrooms across the country, coaching journalists on how to best build trust with their audience through messaging platforms. You will be expected to be an expert on the trends in the creator space outside of the news industry, and be required to find ways to translate those tactics into strategies for our newsrooms. As a key member of our dynamic Content Strategy/Analytics team, you will utilize your expertise in data analytics, reporting tools and platform insights alongside your messaging expertise to enhance the audience growth and engagement, revenue generation and digital subscription growth for USA TODAY and local USA TODAY Network news sites. Help us ensure the future of journalism is strong and that our newsrooms continue to evolve to meet the needs of a growing digital audience, especially on key platforms that can drive a personal connection between our newsrooms and their communities. This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii. If you live near one of our local newsrooms, you may have the option to use that as a base of operations. Responsibilities: • Work with USA TODAY Network leaders in assessing USA TODAY Co. editorial newsletter and messaging portfolio, including monitoring strategy, performance, developing journeys and driving innovation. • Translate data points into actionable insights. The right candidate deeply understands data tools and knows how to apply their analytical mindset to content. This is a hands-on data job. • Create and monitor reporting and KPI progress, including metrics for loyalty, engagement, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance. • Develop and manage relevant reporting for new newsletter and messaging experiments and initiatives. • Partner across divisions to improve revenue and consumer retention with the newsletter and messaging experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze audience and revenue data (both consumer and advertising/affiliate), identify trends, and provide timely recommendations that contribute to informed business decisions. • Host trainings on best practices, data-informed decision making and use of analytics tools. • Coach newsroom partners on best practices for key platforms, including language and tone, style, time of sends, promotion strategies, etc. • Analytics QA for new product deployments and troubleshooting. Requirements: • Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience as a digital leader in a news operation. Prior experience in a digital, print or television news operation is required. Journalism experience is mandatory. • 7+ years of journalism digital or leadership experience and understanding of the modern digital media landscape. • 3-5 years of experience in analytics, with a preference for content analytics. • A proven passion and experience with storytelling via messaging platforms, with expertise in email newsletters, both paid and free products. • Experience curating newsletters, developing strategies that build newsletter audiences and driving innovation in the messaging/newsletter space. • Passion for helping news organizations distribute indispensable journalism and building trusted relationships with readers. • Aptitude for and experience validating, collecting and interpreting data. • Pro-active leader that can manage their time and prioritization of tasks independently. Technical skill requirements: • Candidates should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism. • Experience using and building reports with Google Analytics and Parse.ly or similar tools. • Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables from complex datasets and understanding of basic Excel formulas. • Big Query, SQL, Tableau, Google Ad Manager and other analytic and data tools are a bonus. As is experience with using AI to analyze data. • Expertise in Salesforce/Exact Target is required. • Experience with platform-specific data tools such as Substack, Subtext, Meta, TikTok, and other platform tools is preferred. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders. • Familiarity with news products and journalism and understanding of media analytics and ethics. Application Instructions We understand not every applicant will have this specific combination of skills and experience. If this job sounds exciting to you and you have ideas that can contribute to our vision, please consider applying. We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: 1. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. 2. Your resume – one to two pages. 3. An example or two of a project or strategy that you’re proud of and had a key hand in leading. Please include a brief description of the work, your role and any relevant results. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 #LI-Remote The annualized base salary for this role will range between $79,200 and $162,000. 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. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, 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. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

Serve as a first responder to breaking news, edit stories for clarity, style, and engagement, and collaborate across teams to shape coverage. | Exceptional editing skills, experience with breaking news, strong news judgment, and ability to work under pressure. | Editor, News Desk, USA TODAY Req #45070 Virtual• United States Job Description Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 2:00 AM |Current Gannett Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| 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 Editor, News Desk, USA TODAY Location: USA TODAY / usatoday.com Job Type: Full-Time Job Category: Editorial Job Description USA TODAY is seeking a sharp, fast-moving editor to join our News Desk — the newsroom’s primary editing hub and first-response team for breaking news. If you thrive in high-pressure situations and want to be at the center of the nation’s biggest stories, this is the role for you. The Role As a News Desk Editor, you will: • 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. Qualifications • 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. Additional Details • This is a remote position that can be located in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. Employees based in Washington, D.C., or New York City are welcome and encouraged to work from our bureau offices. • Night and weekend shifts are required, based on news events and organizational needs. Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: • Your resume – one to two pages. • A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 #LI-Remote The annualized base salary for this role will range between $53,000 and $82,813. 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. Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett 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 Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com. Job Details Job Family Media Job Function Content Production Pay Type Salary Education Level Equivalent Experience