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Digital Editor - News
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Mc Lean, VA, United States
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USA TODAY seeks a digital editor to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment. The editor will be part of USA TODAY’s digital team, working primarily on mobile and social platforms, but work will include other digital platforms as needed. The candidate must demonstrate strong news judgment and have prior digital news experience. S/he will specialize in finding a wide audience for USA TODAY’s stories, photos, videos, graphics and other content, and optimizing them for different social/digital platforms. The editor will also work on mobile and desktop programming and will write daily and will do additional content creation as news and needs warrant. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of audience metrics and engagement tactics. This role will include early morning, night and weekend work. USA TODAY recognizes and appreciates the benefits of diversity in the workplace. EOE.
The ideal candidate should have:
-Experience working with social media for a daily news organization
-Aggressive mobile and desktop programming skills
-Excellent news judgment
-Top-notch writing and headline-writing skills
-Excellent communication skills
-Photoshop and design skills
-Video production/and editing skills