Wire Editor - Design Centers

Title: Wire Editor - Design Centers

Location: Virtual•United States

Req #46137

Job Description:

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. 

Design Studio - Wire Editor 

Produces high-quality content working closely with multiple USA Today Network newspapers. Demonstrates command of headline writing techniques to produce engaging, error-free work. Performs duties under minimal supervision. Employs journalistic principles as well as site-specific documentation to determine importance when selecting wire content to be used in USA Today Co. newspapers. Ensures fairness in words and tone for headlines, breakouts, promotional type and captions for print. Serves a critical role in working with newsrooms to ensure accurate and engaging presentation of content.

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming. 

Responsibilities: 

• Works with minimal supervision to write sophisticated headlines and other display type on content as assigned. Trims stories to fit the designated space. Selects appropriate wire content and edits that content into templates as needed. Utilizes CUE system best-practice. workflow to avoid story repetitions.
• Proofreads display type and tracks jumps, correcting errors in own work as well as work of others, as needed. Corrects errors in spelling and grammar, but also makes suggestions to improve unclear ideas. Edits display type to Network style.
• Could be asked to provide day-to-day guidance to other Page Editors/Wire Editors in accomplishing team goals and meeting deadlines.
• Displays versatility in moving between page editing and wire editing functions, as needed. Provides mentoring/coaching for teammates in moving between pages editing and wire editing functions.
• Performs other duties as necessary and as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Must have the ability to work independently and with people especially under deadline.
• Must be able to express thoughts clearly and accurately in headlines and other display content.
• Must organize and package numerous elements, resolve production issues and communicate effectively to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to resolve any concerns and make decisions on stories independently.
• Must be able to discern the news value of stories, including using market information provided by individual newsrooms.
• All potential candidates will be given an editing test.

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, please submit: 

1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. 

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The hourly rate for this role will range between $19.23 and $30.05. Variable incentive compensation, including commissions, is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education level, location, and union representation, if 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.

Job Family

Media

Job Function

Creative & Design

Pay Type

Hourly

Education Level

Equivalent Experience