Rankings Development Editor

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Position Summary

USA TODAY is seeking an energetic Rankings Development Editor who will work with the Strategic Director, Portfolio Businesses, to create and expand our rankings content and drive licensing revenue. We are seeking an early-career editorial professional who wants to spread their wings at a major media brand. The candidate must be a strong writer and researcher, comfortable working with data and methodologies from outside research firms. This person will be responsible for communicating with USA TODAY’s research partners and will be critical to accelerating growth of licensing revenue and ensuring quality and consistency across all published lists.

This is a remote role that can be based anywhere except Alaska and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand rankings content in collaboration with the Strategic Director, Portfolio Businesses, and in coordination with the USA TODAY newsroom.
• Vet rankings methodologies and ensure data integrity for all USA TODAY rankings projects.
• Write engaging, accurate rankings articles, adhering to USA TODAY editorial standards.
• Research new rankings opportunities and drive more frequent rankings publications.
• Assist the Strategic Director, Portfolio Businesses, in maintaining key partnership relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, data science, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in data-driven reporting or rankings content.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis and survey methodology.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• Fluency in Excel, Sheets and other data-organizing tools.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Good command of AP grammar and style.
• Previous experience in rankings content and licensing is a plus.
• Experience using social media to promote content and reach new audiences is a plus.
• Adherence to Gannett’s Principles of Ethical Conduct.

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:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach the role.
• Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples.

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.

Key skills/competency

• Content Development
• Data Analysis
• Research Methodology
• Editorial Standards
• Journalism
• Writing & Editing
• Partnership Management
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Excel/Google Sheets
• AP Style