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Editor, News Desk, USA TODAY
Location: USA TODAY / usatoday.com
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Editorial
Job Description
USA TODAYis 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.
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