Women's Sports Content Creator (USA TODAY Sports)

|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 Sports is seeking a dynamic women’s sports content creator who is plugged into social media and the conversation around women's sports and its fans. The successful candidate will be creating content with a social-first mentality across myriad platforms. They will be fluent in social trends and deliver compelling, exclusive content across the professional and college landscape at the speed of news while working on narratives that support the growing women’s sports appetite around the country. The writer will work collaboratively with our Studio IX editors and reporters across USA TODAY’s network. They will tasked with bringing an audience to our platform from social media and delivering a consistent flow of content to meet reader needs in the moment. The writer will produce content on multiple mediums, including website, vertical and horizontal video and on various social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have dynamic writing ability, sources and the ability to write quickly and with impact about the biggest story in any sport. We want an ambitious and curious reporter who is unafraid to tackle complex topics and writes with authority and precision. At least five years of social media and reporting experience is required to succeed in this role. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii. Responsibilities:

• Consistently deliver compelling content on the biggest story of the day while simultaneously working with editors and reporters to deliver off-platform content across multiple mediums.
• Shape coverage based on historical success and adapt based on readership metrics and audience needs.
• Proactively ideate and anticipate the next big story or viral moment.
• Collaborate with USA TODAY Network sports leaders to move news forward.
• Create content with high utility on multiple mediums, including Instagram and YouTube.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of delivering high-impact journalism digital content and multimedia platforms.
• Experience navigating sensitive news with precision, clarity and tact.
• Strong social media skills and a willingness to adapt to new mediums.
• Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
• Command of media law and 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 that outlines how you would approach the job. 3. 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. #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 #LI-Remote The annualized base salary for this role will range between $55,500 and $86,719. 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 [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job