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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 1 day ago

Entertainment Visuals Producer/Programmer

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a full-time Entertainment Visual Producer to create and curate engaging visual content that enhances storytelling and drives audience engagement across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

Create and curate entertainment photo galleries that capture the emotion, artistry, and defining moments of celebrities, events, and fan culture
Program galleries into stories across USA TODAY and the Network, ensuring visuals enhance storytelling and drive audience engagement
Produce short vertical videos using fast-editing tools for on-platform and social channels, highlighting red carpet moments, celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and viral entertainment trends
Monitor real-time analytics and entertainment trends to identify visual opportunities and adjust content strategy accordingly
Leverage AI video generation technology to enhance content output
Use AI to identify and optimize audience growth opportunities for visual content
Collaborate with editors, producers, and photographers across Entertainment, News, Lifestyle and sometimes Sports, to ensure cohesive and timely visual coverage
Source photos and videos from USA TODAY, Gannett’s local properties, wire services, and third-party libraries; secure external assets when needed
Attend editorial meetings and contribute to planning major entertainment events, seasonal coverage, and breaking news moments

Qualification

Video creation softwareSEO strategiesDigital newsroom experienceSocial media proficiencyVisual journalismEditorial decision-makingInterest in motion graphicsAI tools familiarityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of SEO and audience development strategies
Minimum 2 years of professional experience, including work in a digital newsroom
Strong editorial decision-making skills and news judgment
Experience writing, editing, and producing content for digital platforms
Skilled in video creation software
Confident navigating social media, including writing, scheduling, optimizing posts, and creating video for various platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interest in all forms of visual journalism—from photography and video to motion graphics
Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check

Preferred

Experience with motion graphics or video editing for mobile-first platforms
Familiarity with entertainment photography best practices and licensing
Familiarity with AI tools for content creation and audience growth

Company

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

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USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michelle Crossman
Manager of Columbus Magazines Group- Columbus Monthly, Columbus CEO, Columbus Weddings
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Mike Reed
Chairman / CEO
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