Sports Digital Editor

USA TODAY Sports is looking for a versatile and energetic digital editor to play a crucial role on our breaking news editing team.

The ideal candidate should have a firm understanding of how to edit for grammar, style, structure and search, and how to write intriguing and SEO-friendly headlines, while also being a comfortable and confident shot-caller in breaking news situations. This candidate should have general knowledge of all sports and how to use Google Trends to identify the best stories to pursue for our audience. The ability to work evenings and weekends is expected.

USA TODAY Co. is the nation's largest news media organization, consisting of more than 230 properties, including USA TODAY. The candidate will work collaboratively with fast-moving teams across the enterprise to help achieve the company's goal of becoming the dominant sports news source in the country.

This is a salaried position, with competitive benefits and pay. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii. Strong online communication skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Editing and publishing stories, and writing thoughtful and engaging headlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete and relentless surveillance of news in the sports world, including how to use Google Trends to identify fine-tuning with existing stories and/or missed opportunities.
• Master best practices for maximum reach on search and commit to getting content to top of Google carousels.
• Monitoring coverage from around the USA TODAY Network to elevate for a national audience.
• Pristine communication to keep the workflow rolling and counter the difficulties of working remotely.
• Tracking story performance and being comfortable in an environment of constant adjustment to reach performance goals.
• Planning and executing newsletter sends, push notifications, photo galleries and more.

Requirements:

• College degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years' experience as a sports journalist, with focus on fast-paced digital content production and multimedia expertise.
• Strong editing and headline writing skills.
• A history of collaboration, innovation and goal achievement.
• How to maximize readership by anticipating news, researching trends and delivering in a variety of story forms.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Understanding of various news and information content management systems.
• Approachability, personal charisma and a commitment to staff.
• Knowledge of the changing sports media landscape and ability to adapt strategies that address continually changing market and consumer needs and desires.
• Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.

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.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $50,500 and $78,906. 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.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote

Job ID: utn-87748

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-04T20:32:02