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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 1 day ago

Audience Editor, Special Projects

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $114K/yr

3+ years exp

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. The Audience Editor, Special Projects is responsible for ensuring high standards of digital content across emerging verticals, supervising a team of Digital Content Producers, and executing the content strategy.

Newspapers

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor Digital Content Producers, providing feedback and ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency across all content formats

Lead copy/script editing for videos, stories, social posts, and multimedia content, upholding rigorous journalistic, ethical, and legal standards

Review and approve content to ensure alignment with brand voice and audience engagement goals

Ensure the content is inclusive and reflects the communities we serve

Collaborate with the Senior Manager to implement content strategies that drive audience growth and engagement

Contribute to the development and execution of editorial plans for new and existing products

Use audience data and analytics to inform content decisions and optimize performance

Evaluate, pilot, and scale new tools or workflows—including the use Automation and AI—to expand content offerings and handle routine tasks

Collaborate with the Platform Editor to ensure producers are contributing timely and relevant content for topical newsletters and social media platforms

Maintain and update the editorial calendar, coordinating assignments and deadlines for staff and freelancers

Ensure efficient workflow and timely publication of all content

Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and support the team through industry changes

Assign, brief, and manage freelance contributors, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to editorial guidelines

Serve as the primary point of contact for freelancers, facilitating communication and resolving issues as needed

Qualification

Copy editingContent management systemsAudience data analysisSocial content creationFreelance coordinationShort-form video editingMultitaskingTeam culture commitmentAIAutomation familiarityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills