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Women's Sports Editor, USA TODAY Network

United States

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM

The USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a sports editor to lead coverage of college and professional women's sports, among other topics, for the nation's largest media organization.

The successful candidate will create a vision for taking advantage of the meteoric national interest in women's sports, from creation of reader experiences to content strategies that rapidly grow and then retain readers. This role is fully remote and ideal for someone raring to be part of a winning team, 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 sales, marketing and content partners is a must.

The editor will play a leading role in growing women's sports coverage across the network footprint, which includes more than 200 local sites in addition to USA TODAY.

Responsibilities :

• Lead women's sports coverage for the network, with most coverage appearing on USA TODAY. Coach writers to create compelling content that goes beyond the box score, applying judgment as a journalist to ensure accuracy, clarity and high standards.
• Play a leading role in creating new experiences that makes the USA TODAY Network the nation's mandatory stop for women's sports coverage.
• Collaborate with editors and other team members across USA TODAY Network to ensure timely, accurate reporting, and maximize sales opportunities.
• 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.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field. Equivalent work experience welcomed.
• 5+ years of journalism experience, including work that targets mass audiences.
• 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.
• Creativity and innovation, with a willingness to experiment with new approaches and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic interview skills, with experience in a newsroom or similar environment.
• Strong writing and editing abilities, with attention to detail.
• 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.

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 women's sports.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

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.

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $63,000 and $95,000. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if 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.