Gannett - McLean, VA
posted 4 months ago
Gannett is seeking a dynamic and experienced editor to lead the West region of our national trending team. This team is dedicated to covering the stories that ignite conversations across the country each day, producing urgent, smart, and innovative journalism that resonates with readers on various platforms. The editor will play a crucial role in responding to significant breaking news events for USA TODAY and over 200 local sites, leveraging national resources to support communities during critical moments in their storytelling journey. The ideal candidate will either be based in the West region or be willing to work Pacific Time hours. This position involves leading a team of three to six reporters, guiding their coverage of national, regional, and local journalism. The editor will not only focus on trending topics but will also encourage the reporting of original general assignment stories that will shape future conversations. A key aspect of this role is the ability to utilize analytics to anticipate coverage opportunities, ensuring that the team remains proactive in their reporting efforts. This full-time remote position operates from Sunday through Thursday and can be based anywhere in the United States, with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii. The right candidate will have a proven track record in a digital environment, ensuring that reporters produce accurate, concise, and clean copy under tight deadlines. They will possess a robust understanding of national events and trends, enabling them to guide reporters in creating impactful journalism that resonates with audiences. The editor should be infinitely curious, always ready with story ideas, and adept at managing the team's time effectively to balance short-form and long-form journalism. Empathetic management and personalized coaching for reporters' success are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with editors and writers across the network on breaking news and special projects. The editor will also prioritize diversity in coverage, ensuring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and voices are represented while upholding Gannett's standards of journalistic rigor, accuracy, and fairness.